Twitter on Monday flooded with numerous posts citing the importance of ‘Hijab’ on account of World Hijab Day 2021.
With hashtag #WorldHijabDay2021, twitter users celebrate the day describing the beauty and grace of Hijab in their posts.
We stand in solidarity with those being forced to give up their choice of clothing. #WorldHijabDay
— World HijabDay (@WorldHijabDay) February 1, 2021
World Hijab Day is an annual event that takes place on 1 February each year in 140 countries worldwide.
Its stated purpose is to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab.
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The tag line for World Hijab Day 2021 is, “Don’t let our pride be your prejudice”.
On the other hand, the Philippines House of Representatives has approved a bill declaring the first day of February as National Hijab Day every year to promote a “deeper understanding” of the Muslim practice, as well as tolerance for other faiths across the country.
Congress unanimously approved the bill, which has yet to become a law, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, with all 203 lawmakers voting for the move.
We are live on Twitter for the coverage of the 2021 #WorldHijabDay2021 Press Conference organised by the Nigerian Coalition of Muslim organisations. Barrister Mutiat Orolu-Balogun of the @hijabnigeria is currently addressing gentlemen of the press. #Thread #WHD2021 @WorldHijabDay pic.twitter.com/8J2NrEnVXq
— Muslim News Nigeria (@muslimnews_NG) February 1, 2021
Anak Mindanao party-list Representative Amihilda Sangcopan, principal author and sponsor of House Bill No. 8249, thanked all lawmakers for passing the legislation and called on members of the Senate to espouse a counterpart measure.
Dear February, Happy World Hijab Day! #WorldHijabDay #february1st pic.twitter.com/SNKmWS6KAj
— Precious Hajarah (@precioushaj) February 1, 2021
The bill seeks to promote a greater understanding among non-Muslims about the practice and “value of wearing the hijab as an act of modesty and dignity to Muslim women” and encourage Muslim and non-Muslim women “to experience the virtue of wearing it.”
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Source: Bolnews
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