Hijab News


As part of our mission to support Muslim women, and all women who want to cover their hair, we're presenting you with current news stories about the hijab, Muslims, and modest dress. If you have a story you'd like to share, please send it to us.



April 2009



Oklahoma anti-hijab bill dismissed, citing its confliction with religious freedoms




January 2009



Call for hijab ban sparks community outrage - An Australian commercial radio presenter said on-air that birkas should be banned in banks and post offices.




August 2008



The hijab goes high-fashion – Cool article about the growing online presence of women who love fashion but keep the hijab


This YouTube video has been getting a lot of attention, showing how the whispering of Shaytan can sow doubts in a sister’s heart about her clothes.




June 2008



Students discover culture through design Design students at VCU design and study abayas for a semester project


Anger Over Headscarf Contest BBC did a story on the "Miss Headscarf" contest in Denmark,ostensibly created to spark "debate" over the headcover in Denmark


Fired because of Hijab? Mission Foods may have fired six women for refusing to wear the shirt and top uniform that they felt was a violation of hijab


The Turkish headscarf ban is back