Before entering Ihram, the sacred state one must be in to participate on the journey to Mecca means the men and women wear very conservative clothing. After bathing, men wear sandals, a pair of white sheets without a hem, and no underwear, socks, or restricting clothing. Women's clothing varies and reflects their individual religion. No one is to shave, cut fingernails, or fornicate. The garment similarity is to symbolize the equality of men in the eyes of God.