World Hijab Day

THE WORLD HIJAB DAY!

Some of you might be aware that on the 1^st February the world hijab day will take place and some of you didn’t know that there was such a day.

What is a hijab?

A hijab is a veil that covers the head of Muslim women, most Muslim tend to wear the hijab as it conform to a certain standard of modesty. The term “Hijab” literally in the Arabic language means “veil, cover, conceal, screen or separation”.

So how did the world hijab day start of?

Nazma khan was the one to establish and come up with  this day through social networking sites; so it basically started it off on the net and it is now popular over more than 50 countries and not only has it attracted Muslims but also non Muslims all over the world!

Thanks to Sister Nazma for coming up with this movement so that we being Muslims or non Muslims can help stop discrimination against those wearing Hijab.

What is it all about?

It’s a day for Muslims and non Muslims to beautify (wear) a hijab, and help raise awareness that women out there are not forced to wear a Hijab and that they are not oppressed!. Some people think that you do not fit in with the society if you’re wearing one and this movement is there just to prove those people wrong!

This movement allows non Muslim’s and those Muslim’s that do not wear a hijab to experience what it is like to wear one and to understand the concept of Hijab!

At Bucks ISOC!

Well at Bucks New University, the Islamic society will be organising a hijab day on Tuesday 4^th February! To let you experience and raise awareness about the movement and everything you need to know! Stalls will also take place, so make sure to visit the stalls and stay tuned for other exciting things going on!

The ISOC are looking forward to welcoming people from different ethnic backgrounds! To allow them to discover the why most muslim women wear hijab, as well as letting them experience what it feels like wearing one.

 A VERY BIG THANK YOU! For attending the hijab world day! It was amazing to see a diverse group of people at the event! Also a BIG thank you from all the sisters to Sarah and the brothers who put their 100% into this event and made sure that everyone was enjoying their time! It was a proud moment for all those Muslims at the event when the “hijab” was complimented.  from “i feel modest” to “i love it!”!. The event was all about allowing others to see that wearing hijab is not being oppressed! And Well Done to everyone, i think we did send that message out!

Not only had it showed that hijab is not an object of oppression! But also it showed how the Muslim community within the Bucks New University work together! Alhumdulilah (Thanks to Allah) everyone helped each other; everyone was humble in their approach. The atmosphere was great! Everyone got to meet new people and share their experiences and stories! A productive day!

We are pleased to say that we have raised £87 for a charity , that is so excellent from a small event like this! Hopefully we will be raising money for charities in the future like this!

We saw smiles on the faces of people trying out the hijab, we saw an inner beauty, and we witnessed how within a second for some it became an identity! The hijab is modesty, it enlightens your personality. Yes it is normal to wear a hijab, and yes you still fit in!

“I loved it! The event sent out so much positive energy, everyone was happy and full of life! I got to meet new people from different ethnic background, shared my stories and experiences too! And also thanks to Sara- I have learnt different ways of doing my hijab!”- Nabila