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riyad - Saudi women do not have to wear long robes (\u0026 # x27; abaya \u0026 # x27;), if they are 'decent and respectful' \u0026 # x27; \u0026 # x27; dress. That said the influential Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman in an interview with news channel CBS.

Salman stated that in Islamic law nothing is recorded about wearing a black abaya or black head covering. 'Women can decide for themselves what kind of decent and respectful clothing they want to wear,' said the 32-year-old prince, who is known as a reformer.

Also a prominent clergyman said recently that women can leave the abaya in the closet. The conservative Islamic kingdom is taking more steps in the field of women's rights. For example, King Salman announced last year that women will also be allowed to drive cars from June 2018 onwards.