A Very Large Expanse of Sea

What does wearing the hajib symbolize to Shirin in the novel, A Very Large Expanse of Sea?

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Shirin's hajib is a symbol of her choice to keep one feature to herself – her hair. Covering her hair is a personal choice, not a religious or cultural symbol.

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A Very Large Expanse of Sea