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‘It’s the Muslim Met Gala’: abayas, boubou gowns and finding the ‘flyest’ clothes for Eid
As Eid al-Adha approaches, three Muslim content creators share how they’re embracing the festival’s stylish side
In recent years, users have begun to share their intricately put together Eid outfits, from Middle Eastern thobes and abayas, to west African boubou gowns and Pakistani shalwar kameez. I count the days down until I can indulge on benachin(jollof rice made up of tomatoes and spices served with meat and vegetables that is the national dish of my country, the Gambia). Photograph: Aïssata DialloEid literally means festival, so from a young age it’s been instilled in me to dress up – it’s always recommended to wear your flyest, newest clothes.
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