Lifting The Veil: Muslim Women On Life With And Without A Headscarf [PHOTOS] Twelve Muslim women discuss what it means to wear the headscarf — and why they decided to take it off.

Lifting The Veil Religion Lifting The Veil Twelve Muslim women discuss what it means to wear the headscarf, and why they decided to stop wearing it in public. Many now wear it only during prayers. Twelve Muslim women discuss what it means to wear the headscarf, and why they decided to stop wearing it in public. Many now wear it only during prayers. NPR thanks our sponsors Become an NPR sponsor