World Hijab Day - 1st February by Mufti Ismail Menk

With some countries having banned the hijab and others considering the same, World Hijab Day creates the much needed awareness in democratic societies of this basic right and educates the masses about the origins and reasons for the hijab.

A large number of non-Muslims show great support for our sisters and get a first hand feel of the hijab by donning it for a day.

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Amongst other benefits from last years experience was that many non-Muslims have since actively supported the hijab and show greater appreciation and respect for hijabis.

The idea is also to support those of us shying away due to the incorrect perceptions of the hijab to take the steps we’ve been longing to take.

When the world understands what hijab is, where it comes from and why it is donned, it will appreciate that banning it would do more harm than good.

World Hijab Day is simply to create awareness and educate the world and because reminding is beneficial to all, World Hijab Day is held annually.

Rihanna the ‘rude girl?’ Fans angry after star’s mosque photo shoot

Al Arabiya: Dressed tip-to-toe in black with a hijab attached to a svelte jumpsuit, R&B star Rihannashocked fans on Friday after photos posted on social media networks showed her posing at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Angry fans wrote comments at the photos posted to “Rude Boy” singer’s Instagram account.

“Rihanna modeling in the Sheikh Zayed mosque is just plain wrong. Who let her in?” said Instagram user BinttAlthee.

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Twitter user Ahmedcarter was angered by her posing outside the mosque with shots of her lying down and wrote, “Rihanna pics at Sheikh Zayed mosque are disrespectful to the place of worship.”

Although the country’s largest mosque is a popular tourist attraction, visitors are required to respect the dress code which includes women wearing the abaya and covering their hair.

But not all her fans condemned the shoot, as many saw that her outfit fit within norms of decency. Read Full Article & Photos here