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Discrimination against hijab-wearing Muslim women at all-time high, campaigners say

Discrimination against hijab-wearing Muslim women at all-time high, campaigners say

  • The organizers of World Hijab Day, on Feb. 1, said many women face pressure to remove their head scarf to ‘show solidarity’ or make a political statement
  • ‘The theme for World Hijab Day 2023, #UnapologeticHijabi, is bolder and stronger than ever before: Muslim women unapologetically wearing the hijab proudly,’ WHD said
By SARAH GLUBB ·
Non-Muslims around the world take on Ramadan fasting challenge to help tackle Islamophobia

Non-Muslims around the world take on Ramadan fasting challenge to help tackle Islamophobia

By SARAH GLUBB ·
Muslim women around the world celebrate World Hijab Day

Muslim women around the world celebrate World Hijab Day

By SARAH GLUBB ·
Special Manila to declare Feb. 1 as National Hijab Day

Manila to declare Feb. 1 as National Hijab Day

By Ellie Aben ·
Six hijab-wearing trailblazers to know on World Hijab Day

Six hijab-wearing trailblazers to know on World Hijab Day

By Arab News ·

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