World Hijab Day 2016

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]

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History 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 life of modesty. The brainchild of the movement was a New York resident, Nazma Khan, who came up with the idea as a means to foster religious tolerance and understanding by inviting women (non-Hijabi Muslims/non-Muslims) to experience the Hijab for one day. For many people, the Hijab is a symbol of oppression and segregation. By opening up new pathways to understanding, Nazma hopes counteract some of the controversies surrounding why Muslim women choose to wear the Hijab.
The whole movement was organized solely using social networking sites. It has attracted interest from Muslims and non-Muslims in more than 100 countries worldwide. Their literature has been translated now in 40 languages.

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