World Hijab Day 2024

MCC marks the World Hijab Day global campaign with the 3rd Annual World Hijab Day Celebration! This year's theme is “Veiled in Strength”. Join fellow sisters on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, to enjoy an afternoon celebrating the noble Hijab and invite a friend, too!

Shop the bazaar of women-owned clothing vendors, eat a delicious meal from the women-owned food vendors, and take part in the spirit of Hijab and sisterhood. The program will include an interactive talk with Ustatha Maryam Amir and a modest fashion show (first time at MCC)!!

Spots are limited! Click the blue 'Buy Tickets' button on your screen above to RSVP today! Or RSVP here!

Share the experience and invite a friend, colleague, or neighbor. Muslims as well as non-Muslim sisters are all welcome.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday, Feb. 3 | Limited spots | $10/ Women and girls ages 8+

Palestine Relief Booth donations: Donate a drink or a snack to be sold at the MCC WHD booth at the event. 100% of the proceeds will go towards relief efforts. Click HERE to sign up today!

#WorldHijabDay #DressedNotOpressed #Hijabista #Hijabismycrown #HijabiStrong #MyhijabmyChoice

“To my surprise, the veil was strangely liberating, an unapologetic form of self-expression.” – [ J. Galvez, Catholic, Philippines]

Event Overview

• 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. –Shop! Eat! Connect! Donate! Vendor and lunch sales at women-owned stalls. Please support the Palestine relief fundraising booth. Visit the booth to support or to donate items to sell. Click the link above to donate a drink or snack to be sold. (All food must remain outside in the Picnic Area)

• 12:40 p.m – A female lead women-only Zuhr congregational prayer (Main Prayer Hall)

• 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Interactive talk with Ust. Maryam Amir & Q&A session (Main Prayer Hall)

• 2:20 p.m. – CULTURAL FASHION SHOW!! (Main Prayer Hall) Some dresses from the fashion show will be available for purchase.

• Vendors: Only women-owned vendors are considered for the Bazaar. Express interest at https://mcceastbay.org/vendor

Volunteers: Limited opportunities for ages 14+ https://mcceastbay.org/hijab-volunteer

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC is proud to support #WorldHijabDay in February to stand against bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice faced by Muslim girls and women worldwide in hijab. In its 11th year, World Hijab Day Organization has continued to dismantle bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination against Muslim women through awareness, education, and empowerment. By taking part in this event and every bit of support means more victories for our sisters who are unfairly targeted and harassed for their choice of wearing hijab globally. World Hijab Day is a global campaign to promote religious tolerance, cultural understanding, and international solidarity.

The goal of this second-annual event is to provide sisters – both Hijabi and non-Hijabi – with an opportunity to:

• Celebrate the Hijab and promote pride in carrying on this noble tradition and campaign for a world where Muslimahs can proudly and freely practice her faith;

• Create an environment where sisters feel empowered, supported, and inspired to wear hijab (particularly youth girls finding sorority and support)

• Host a bazaar where attendees can purchase modest clothing that supports Muslimah-run Islamic businesses as well as purchase lunch from female-run food vendors.

About the Speaker:

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
At a young age, Nazma Khan immigrated to New York City from Bangladesh. Not knowing the culture or the language, Nazma found herself the only one wearing the hijab (headscarf) in middle school, where she was constantly bullied. This constant discrimination followed her throughout high school and college. After 9/11, her situation got even worse. Now, she was being chased down the street and labeled a ‘terrorist’ for being visibly a Muslim. She realized that many women in hijab in different parts of the world were encountering similar discrimination. She wanted to do something to address the stereotypes and improve circumstances. Therefore, she invited women from all ethnic backgrounds to wear the hijab for a day to foster religious tolerance and cultural understanding. She called this global event ‘World Hijab Day.’ This event is commemorated in over 150 countries every February 1st. https://websitewww.worldhijabday.org