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World Hijab Day is celebrated annually on 1st February since 2013
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It was first initiated by Nazma Khan
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Hijab is more than a headscarf for thousands of women around the world
What is World Hijab Day & Why Is It Observed?
World Hijab Day, celebrated on February 1st, is an annual event that aims to promote religious tolerance and understanding and to raise awareness about the hijab and its significance for Muslim women.
The day was started in 2013 by a Bangladeshi-American woman named Nazma Khan, who wanted to create a space for non-Muslim women to experience the hijab and gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and significance.
I have been wearing a hijab all day and would definitely consider wearing the hijab again.I am fascinated by it. I love the idea. I love how open Muslim women are. I love how confident wearing the hijab makes me feel. -Sociology and gender studies major Kaylie McQuay
The hijab is a headscarf that is worn by many Muslim women as a symbol of their faith and modesty. Despite being a widely recognized symbol, there are still many misconceptions and misunderstandings about the hijab and the women who wear it.
World Hijab Day serves as a gateway for people to understand the hijab. We want people to understand that Muslim women are empowered and free – Ashley Pearson, Arkansas ambassador for World Hijab Day and assistant director of admissions at UA Little Rock
The goal of the day is to create a platform for dialogue and mutual understanding and to break down the stereotypes and misconceptions that often surround the hijab.
Women from all ethnic backgrounds and faiths are cordially invited to wear a headscarf for a day on #WorldHijabDay —February 1st, 2023—in solidarity with Muslim women and girls who face discrimination. Join the conversation: #UnapologeticHijabi
— World HijabDay (@WorldHijabDay) January 31, 2023