WASHINGTON —Â On Tuesday, first lady Michelle Obama in Saudi Arabia — a move than is triggering a conversation on social media.
Under the kingdom’s strict dress code for women, Saudi females are required to wear a headscarf and loose, black robes in public. Michelle Obama, who joined President Barack Obama for a condolence visit after the death of King Abdullah, wore long pants and a long jacket – but no headscarf.
Here’s what some people are saying about Michelle Obama’s outfit choice on Twitter:
Outage over Michelle Obama wearing head-scarf? Its not like she was tweeting, driving or wanting to work or something
— Syed Ali Abbas Zaidi (@Ali_Abbas_Zaidi)
I believe in respecting the religions & cultures of countries you are visiting, but sometimes you have to make a statement — Mariellen Ward (@Breathedreamgo)
Michelle Obama receives mild criticism for not wearing a headscarf in Saudi. The real story here: a local would’ve been arrested and beaten.
— Simon Price (@simon_price01)
This “outrage” is really hype re: Michelle Obama not wearing headscarf in Saudi. Condi Rice didn’t either. — Maria Abi-Habib (@Abihabib)
I appreciate for not covering head when they met in SA -it gives a message that u can’t force ur faith on others.
— Abdulla Madumoole (@AMadumoole)
I don’t get the fuss, so what didn’t cover her head?! It is not like she went to visit a mosque she visited a palace. — Boutaïna Azzabi (@Boutaina)
You come to home, respect MY tradition. I come to your home, respect MY tradition, again. Exactly how critiques mean.
— Saleem Javed (@mSaleemJaved)
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