World Hijab Day - #DressedNotOppressed
It is almost that time of the year again! On February 1st, it is World Hijab Day.
What is the World Hijab Day?
Under the motto #DressedNotOppressed, women all around the world are invited to wear the hijab in support of Muslim women who are being discriminated globally because of their Muslim identity. It is an all-inclusive celebration for non-Muslims and non-hijab-wearing Muslims alike to bring a greater level of cultural awareness and understanding, as well as international solidarity.
Who started the World Hijab Day?
The event was founded by Nazma Khan in 2013. The social activist moved from Bangladesh to the US at the age of eleven. In middle school and university, Nazma found herself being the only girl wearing a hijab:
“Growing up in the Bronx, in NYC, I experienced a great deal of discrimination due to my hijab, ‘she reflects. ‘In middle school, I was ‘Batman’ or ‘ninja’. When I entered University after 9/11, I was called Osama bin laden or terrorist. It was awful. I figured the only way to end discrimination is if we ask our fellow sisters to experience hijab themselves.”
What can you do to raise awareness for the event?
Change your profile picture or post this header in your social media channels to spread awareness for this event. Include this in your caption:
I’m supporting #WorldHijabDay 2022 in solidarity with Muslim girls and women who face discrimination for wearing the hijab worldwide. Let’s do it! Join the conversation: #DressedNotOppressed.