“Their women are of surpassing beauty, and are shown more respect than the men. These people are Muslims, punctilious in observing the hours of prayer, studying the books of law, and memorizing the Koran. Yet their women show no bashfulness before men and do not veil themselves, though they are assiduous in attending prayers. Any man who wishes to marry one of them may do so, but they do not travel with their husbands, and, even if one desired to do so, her family would not allow her to go. The women have their 'friends' and 'companions' amongst the men outside their own families.”
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Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta, born on February 25, 1304 and died in 1377, was a renowned Arab explorer. His life was largely spent traveling, with his footsteps covering Asia, Africa, and Europe, leaving behind rich accounts of his travels and geographical knowledge. more
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