Burrneshas, also known as 'Sworn Virgins', cut their hair, don male clothing and adopt all the chores and responsibilities of the typical male head of the family.
Unlike other women, they are permitted to drink, smoke, carry a gun and socialize with other men. The tradition dates back to a 15th Century tribal code, where battle-torn families who had lost their last remaining male heir could put forward their oldest daughter to take on the patriarchal duties instead. From left to right Rabe Lajqi, Qamile Stema and Diane Rakipi.
SOURCE-DAILYM
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