Adonmu (Our Beauty)

Today is World Hijab Day. Let's all wear the Hijab and show our support...::: “The word "Hijab" comes from the Arabic "hajaba," which means to conceal or hide from view. In general terms, it refers to Islamic modest dressing for women. First, a woman’s body should be covered such that only her face, hands, and feet are revealed. Secondly, the clothing must be loose enough so that the shape of a woman’s body is not visible.....Hijab is constant and marks a woman as a Muslim.”  [ Beliefnet.com ] "Say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms..." [Quran 24:31] ‬   H istory of World Hijab Day... February 1st, 2013, marked the first annual World Hijab Day in recognition of millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the Hijab and live a l