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Updated AnswerIn some synagogues, married Jewish women wear a head covering. A piece of lace sometimes called a "chapel hat" is generally provided for this purpose in synagogues where this is required. Jewish women can also wear a tallit, or prayer shawl, but this is not obligatory.

Nuns cover their entire body, showing only face and hands. Some older Western women cover their hair when they go to church or out in general.

The veil has a long and interesting history. It did not start with Islam, and not only Muslim women wear the veil. If you want more details, there is a Wikipedia article on the veil:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veil

Updated AnswerIf it is meant by veils the clothing covering face that is called Burkas or Burkhahs, then it should be known that these Burkas are neither commanded nor rejected by religion. It is a matter of local cultures, practices, and tradition.

However, if it is meant by veils the clothing covering head and hair (but not face) that is called Hijab, then most likely currently only Muslim women wear Hijab (which is complusry by religion). However, some Christian women wear scarfs (or Hijab) covering their hair when are in church. Also, Virgin Mary pictures show that she was wearing Hijab that indicates it was usual to wear Hijab in other religions.

Answerthe nswer is no but you see oday they say why are you Muslims wearing jijab. and you will see no Muslim say why did Mary the mother of Jesus peace be up on him wear hijab. the fact is christians even Jews should wear hijab.
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The veil covers head, hair, and neck but not necessarily covering face and/or hands

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What are the compulsory things for Muslim women to follow?

Muslim women are ought to wear veils


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