“On this day, sisters are cordially invited to wear the hijab (headscarf) in support of Muslim women who are being discriminated globally because of their Muslim identity,” organizers wrote in a statement.
Islam sees hijab as an obligatory code of dress, not a religious symbol displaying one’s affiliations.
Coming each year on February 1, the World Hijab Day is marked across over tens of countries.
The event, a brainchild of New York-based Nazma Khan, aims at fostering religious tolerance and understanding by inviting non-Hijabi Muslims and non-Muslims to experience hijab for one day.
#DressedNotOppressed
Stigma surrounding Islamic headscarf or hijab has always been a challenge facing Muslim women.
In its tenth version, the event comes under the motto, “Hijab is Our Crown, Not a Crime. #DressedNotOppressed”.
“At a time when hate crimes continue to rise, it is important for our community to come together and stand in solidarity in the fight against systemic anti-Muslim bigotry – and the only way we can achieve this is by working together,” the statement read.
Enthusiastic about the upcoming event, many women have already shared their photos wearing hijab and supporting Muslim women on social media.
