Do you have to wear hijab in Tunisia?


Do you have to wear hijab in Tunisia? Even though the population of Tunisia is 99% Muslim, and women in the Muslim world commonly wear hijabs, the governments of both Ben Ali and Habib Bourguiba pursued the eradication of public Islamic traditions, including hijab.


What should female tourists wear in Tunisia?

Cotton or other natural fibre shirts or t-shirts, teamed with cotton trousers or an ankle length skirt, are good and remember to cover your shoulders or you will be looked at. Short tops, short skirts/shorts, tight or body-revealing clothes etc. should be avoided altogether.


Who can you take your hijab off in front of?

This means that hijab is not obligatory in front of the father, brothers, grandfathers, uncles or young children or those regarded as mahram.


When can a woman take off her hijab?

Wearing a hijab is an obligation for Muslim women, but there are some circumstances in which it can be removed. These include prayer, being around immediate family members, breastfeeding during an emergency, travel, and sports or physical education participation.


Can I stay with my girlfriend in a hotel in Tunisia?

No, you have no right to live with her or to rent a hotel room with her, unless you're married, it is illegal. However, not everybody respect the law in Tunisia, so technically you can't but in reality it is possible.