What is the position of the Niqaab during the five days of Hajj?

Answer

It is Waajib to cover the face in the presence of ghair mahram males. However, during the days of Hajj when a woman is in the state of Ihraam, the Niqaab cloth must not be against the face. For covering the face during the state of Ihraam, women wear a cap-like headgear. The Niqaab cloth overhangs from the cap, and is not against the face. This should be worn. However, if you happen to be in a public place and it is time for Salaat, then you will have to remove even this cap-like item because you will not be able to make Sajdah. You should as far as possible wear the cap-type Niqaab. But if for some reason this is not possible, then during Ihraam, the face has to be left open.