(September 10, 2013 at 9:36 am)Doubting Thomas Wrote: I imagine it's kind of hard to swim in a burka.
Whether they would need to wear a burqa would depend on their particular beliefs and age. The Muslim girls I took to the beach last month just wore scarves and swimming outfits that covered them to their knees and elbows. Equally modest outfits were often worn by American women for swimming a century ago.