Tag: hijab
World Hijab Day takes place on February 1st each year in many countries worldwide
Hesham Shehab: Hijab Day Promotes Muslim Women’s Suppression
While women in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and some Muslim-majority countries are facing imprisonment, torture, and, sometimes, acid attacks for removing the hijab, a Muslim woman in New York, Nazma Khan,Read More
Glamorizing the hijab in the West does not fulfill Muslim women’s liberation and empowerment.
Hesham Shehab: Promoting Hijab Perpetuates Women’s Oppression, Betrays Islamic Feminism
June 12, 2019 — The Chicago Tribune published last month an interview with six Chicago-area women “about why they wear the hijab…” While the Tribune emphasized statements like, “The hijabRead More
It is the best when the schools and (church) sponsors determine the dress code for students
Kenyan Supreme Court overturns ruling allowing hijab in Christian schools
by: Fredrick Nzwili, Jan 30, 2019 NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) – An emotional debate over whether Muslim students may wear hijab in Christian schools took a new turn last week (Jan.Read More