The thermometer read close to 40 degrees.
In the midst of that heat, a video recorded on a beach showed a couple walking together: he was wearing light, comfortable clothing for the weather; she was completely covered in a burqa. The seemingly ordinary scene for both of them became the subject of global conversation as soon as it was uploaded to social media.
The comments quickly became divided. Some asked why there was a difference in treatment under the same sun; others stepped in to explain that the clothing reflects religious and cultural traditions that go far beyond a beach or a heat wave. Amid likes and conflicting responses, the video ended up raising a question that remains not entirely resolved: where does tradition end and personal choice begin?