But it's the rule, and students are being expelled if they show up without one. Younger students must wear small caps. Boys at least are allowed to get an education. Women must wear a burqa, which covers them head to toe, and they generally aren't allowed to travel except with a husband or male relative.
Men have to wear untrimmed bears and head coverings.
That may be acceptable in Afghanistan, which is a sovereign country and can rule its people as it pleases. But, for many people in this country, it's another reminder of how fortunate they are to be Americans, enjoying religious freedom. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.