February 1st is the World Hijab Day celebrations
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 ...