International Hijab Day

An International Hijab Day was observed in many places of the world under "Assembly for Protection of Hijab”, an organization formed as a result of conference, held on Jan 2004 at London, under the supervision of Allama Yousaf Al Qarzawi. This conference was attended by more than 300 scholars from all over the world and decided to call for observance of International Hijab Day on 4th September, of every year, as a day of solidarity with all women around the world who face racism and religious intolerance by being prevented from wearing their Hijab/religious dress as they freely choose to do. This day is also celebrated to commemorate the shocking crime against Marwa Shirbini and to defend the right of Muslim Women to wear the Hijab/religious dress everywhere in the world. It will also be an opportunity to present the beauty of Islamic teachings and the pride of Muslim women as positive shapers of their communities. (...)