Comment: When I was asked to write/research this guide it wasn't meant to offend but rather inform about this practice. It also isn't meant…more »When I was asked to write/research this guide it wasn't meant to offend but rather inform about this practice. It also isn't meant to make a blanket statement about how the entire population practices it either. As for the clothing, there are people who don black apparel forgo make-up, shaving, whatever the case may be, to change their appearance and really their way of life for this time period. This was meant to be as one interpretation, and with the edit option one can add information they deem necessary. « less