World Hijab Day is an annual event celebrated on February 1st that recognizes the hijab as a symbol of religious freedom and equality. This day is celebrated to promote understanding, respect, and acceptance of women who choose to wear the hijab.
World Hijab Day is a global event that began in 2013 in recognition of millions of Muslim women. Who voluntarily choose to wear the hijab and live a life of modesty. World Hijab Day is an invitation to people in February of all backgrounds to experience the hijab for one day. As a way to understand its meaning and encourage religious understanding and international solidarity.
On February 1, 2013, Nazma Khan declared the first World Hijab Day. Khan is a Muslim woman from New York City. By allowing all women to try wearing the headscarf for a day. She hoped to promote religious understanding and tolerance.
When Khan was a child in New York City, she faced a lot of prejudice. Because she wore her headscarf to school, particularly after the 9/11 attacks. She hoped that by establishing this day, she would be able to put an end to this form of discrimination. World Hijab Day currently celebrated in 190 countries across the world.
Some countries continue to deprive women of their right to choose to wear the hijab. A traditional Muslim headscarf, whenever they want, and some women fear they may not be allow to wear it at all. According to the organizers of a global hijab-awareness event.
Thousands of women around the world, of all religions and backgrounds. Marked the 10th annual World Hijab Day on Tuesday by posting selfies on social media with the hashtag #DressedNotOppressed.
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The goal of World Hijab Day is to promote religious freedom and equality for all people. Regardless of their religion, race, or gender. By wearing the hijab, non-Muslim women can learn more about the hijab and the experiences of Muslim women who choose to wear it. This helps to break down barriers and promotes greater understanding and acceptance.