Tudong is a Malay word, literally meaning the noun "cover", which is commonly translated/referred to as veil or headscarf in English.
In Malaysia and Brunei, the tudong is worn in accordance to Islam's hijab. Usually, the tudong covers the hair while leaving the face exposed. It is part of the standard dress code for office work, school uniforms and formal occasions.
In Indonesia a tudung is a form of hijab that has a sewn-in curved visor. Rather, in Indonesia the word more analagous to the Malaysian word "tudong" is "kerudung."
Tudong is also a word used in Thailand for when Buddhist monks undertake forest solitude, following the 13 rules of Tundong. Although the definition of Tudong[citation needed] has little to do with wandering, the Thais have adapted the phrase to refer to the act of travelling from place to place and staying in the wilderness.
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