Islam, Women's Issues, And A Mosque

A woman clad in a traditional black Abaya walks past the Great Mosque in Saana, Yemen in a photo about women's issues, religion, and Islam. In Yemen, particularly the Old City of Saana, women simply do not go out unless covered head-to-toe in their black Abayas. 

Adventure Travel

The exotic photo of an Abaya clad woman, complete with Chador, evokes the exotic and different culture that calls to those who wish to indulge in adventure travel to the less visited areas of the world. Yemen currently has to rank up there as a place that is not yet overrun by tourists! Yet the people there are among the most friendly and welcoming in the world. The old city of Saana is strikingly beautiful with its centuries old building decorated in geometric patterns with gypsum and fired bricks. Yemen is a fantastic getaway vacation for those looking for something a little different and off the beaten path.

The Great Mosque In Saana

The outer walls of the Great Mosque of Saana look blue in the dusk light, while in the foreground an Abaya clad Yemeni woman walks across the marble tiles before the mosque. This photo captures the beauty and mystery of not just Saana and Yemen, but of the mysterious Arab world.