World Hijab Day is an annual event founded by Nazma Khan in 2013. The event takes place on February 1 each year in many countries worldwide. Its stated purpose is to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab. Event organizers describe it as an opportunity for non-Muslim women to experience the hijab.
This day can also be used to protest Trump’s recent ban on Muslims by showing your support for Muslims.
From the World Hijib website (www.worldhijabday.com):
WHD has thousands of volunteers worldwide and 70+ WHD Ambassadors from over 45 countries. WHD Ambassadors come from all walks of life from a high school student to a Congresswoman in the Philippines. Last year alone, 150 countries partook in WHD. In addition to that, WHD has been endorsed by many world renowned individuals including scholars, politicians, and celebrities worldwide. WHD was covered in mainstream news media including New York Times, BBC, CNN, Al-Jazeera, Huffington Post, etc to name a few. Recently, Time Magazine listed World Hijab Day in their world calendar, The Year Ahead 2017. It is estimated 190 countries will take part in WHD’17.
Please visit the World Hijab website for more information and wear a hajib this Feb. 1 to protest Trump and his administration’s ban on Muslims.