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Dec

Biggest Face Mask (Burqa’) World Record X The Zay Initiative, Womens Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai

 

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Dr. Reem Tariq

Ṭariq: (Arabic; Synonym: tulle_bi_talli; talli; badla; khus_dozi ), series of small metal knots made on a woven net ground as embellishment. The term is commonly used in the Levant Arab region specifically in Lebanon.

el Mutwalli
Dr. Reem Tariq

Ṭariq: (Arabic; Synonym: tulle_bi_talli; talli; badla; khus_dozi ), series of small metal knots made on a woven net ground as embellishment. The term is commonly used in the Levant Arab region specifically in Lebanon.

el Mutwallī: Founder (CEO) of the Zay Zay: (Arabic: costume, Pl. azyaā’), a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period. Initiative, a public figure, speaker and author. An expert curator and consultant in Islamic art and architecture, interior design, historic costume, and UAE heritage.
founder & CEO of The Zay Zay: (Arabic: costume, Pl. azyaā’), a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period. Initiative, and Curator to The Women's Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai

in collaboration with Dr. Mariam Ketait, founder of Chikara; Maryam Qayed, founder and managing director of Albaeqsha; and Mohammed Tamjid Abdullah deputy CEO of Jawhara

attain the Arabian World Record for the Biggest Burqa’

In celebration of the 50th UAE National Day, creating the World Biggest Burqa’ as a symbol of  UAE Cultural Heritage.

In this era of constant mask-wearing, the similarities between a mask and a burqa’ are evident. A mask can be perceived as a form of suppression of freedom, yet it can also serve as a form of empowerment, allowing freedom of movement while protecting against the elements and infection. The burqa’ serves a similar purpose affirming that equality and empowerment of women do not look the same across the board and can be anchored in her cultural heritage and traditions.



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