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Sex clothes anger Kenyan Muslims

July 16th, 2007

“Prostitutes are known for their skimpy attire, but Kenya’s coastal port of Mombasa is witnessing a controversial fashion makeover.

The twilight ladies, as the city’s residents refer to the sex workers, have traded their revealing outfits for the more austere buibui – a loose, floor-length gown and head covering favoured by Muslim women.”

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Some female residents say it is a big disgrace.

“I feel so embarrassed that sometimes I contemplate removing my buibui and throwing it away. The buibui has lost its respect,” Mariam Salma says.

BBC: Sex clothes anger Kenyan Muslims (via)

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