Her Voice Counts: Sarah_Elliott_Libya_Egypt_Women_08

A Libyan girl celebrates her 21st birthday at her parents home in Tripoli. Girls who usually wear a hijab or abaya wear revealing dresses since men are not present. Girls arrive at the house in robes, concealing their party dresses. The girls spend time dancing to Western music and eating sweets before dinner and finally a birthday cake.

A Libyan girl celebrates her 21st birthday at her parents home in Tripoli. Girls who usually wear a hijab or abaya wear revealing dresses since men are not present. Girls arrive at the house in robes, concealing their party dresses. The girls spend time dancing to Western music and eating sweets before dinner and finally a birthday cake.