r/BeAmazed • u/medievalpeasant_ • Aug 09 '26

History The Tuareg people (despite being predominantly Muslims) have a culture where men veil their faces, while women do not

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u/belaruseyes Aug 09 '26

Why man veil their face?

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u/Porkkanaparta Aug 09 '26

I believe that men hide faces If there is elder males / highly respected inviduals around. If they show you full face, you are not respected.

Also, desert.