A Seattle woman was robbed of her hijab at knifepoint near the University of Washington campus Monday morning. Officers responded to a report that a woman was approached from behind and placed in a “chokehold” by a man displaying a…
Kebbi Governor’s wife, Zainab, advocates wearing of hijab as antidote to rape
Wife of Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, says, the wearing of hijab, is an effective antidote to curtailing the prevalence of rape against women and girls in the society. She stated this at the official students’ hijab…
Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for ‘‘inappropriate’’ dress
Iran’s parliament has passed a controversial bill that would increase prison terms and fines for women and girls who break its strict dress code. Those dressed “inappropriately” face up to 10 years in jail under the bill, for which a…
Lagos approves use of Hijab in all schools
Following a Supreme Court decision of the 17th of June, 2022, which approved the use of Hijab head cover for Muslim girls in schools, the Lagos State Government yesterday authorised the immediate implementation of the policy in all schools in the state.…
Iran protests: Tehran court sentences 1st person to death over unrest
A court in Iran has issued the first death sentence to a person arrested for taking part in the protests that have engulfed the country, state media say. A Revolutionary Court in Tehran found the defendant, who was not named,…
Iran denounces skater who flouted hijab rule abroad amid protests
Iranian authorities have denounced a professional skater who competed abroad without adhering to the country’s mandatory hijab rules amid protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Protests that erupted following 22-year-old Amini’s death in the custody of the country’s…
Elnaz Rekabi: Crowd greet Iranian climber who broke hijab rule on return
A large crowd at Tehran airport greeted an Iranian sport climber who competed without a headscarf at a competition in South Korea, calling her a “heroine”. Elnaz Rekabi, 33, broke Iran’s strict dress code – but later said her hijab…
Supreme Court approves wearing of hijab in Lagos schools
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted the use of hijab by female Muslim students in Lagos State Government-owned schools. The apex court delivered the ruling upholding the use of hijab by Muslim students on Thursday in Abuja. The court…
In the name of religion, he stole my innocence
Let me start by saying that right from the get-go; I always wanted to wear hijab and present the picture of a good Muslim girl. I didn’t do it because I wanted to impress anyone or deceive anyone. I had…
Hijab or no hijab: This thing called religion-Tara Aisida
I had my secondary education at Federal Government Girls College Bida, Niger State. Like all other Federal Government Schools founded after the civil war primarily to enhance unity amongst Nigerians it succeeded in meeting its goal (at least till the…