The most common English spelling of the long, flowing robe worn by men in Arab countries, especially Egypt and the Levant.
From Arabic 'galabiyyah' (جلابية), which has roots possibly in Berber or pre-Islamic Arabic. The garment represents centuries of Middle Eastern and North African tradition.
The galabiya is such an iconic part of Arab male dress that wearing traditional galabiya is a statement of cultural pride and identity, and it's worn by everyone from farmers to politicians.
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