[COBOL2Java]

Why the hijabs?

[chuckle]

Catholic nuns wear what's called a habit.

...although some have dispensed with it nowadays, many of the conservative orders - and the cloistered ones - retain it.

FWIW, not restricted to women...

[oh8eleven]

Catholic nuns wear what's called a habit....although some have dispensed with it nowadays
Nowadays? The disappearing habit began in the 60s ... along with many other "great" changes.

[Salvation]

Thanks for your post.