On Monday, Feb. 3, the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and its national partner (CAIR) will hold a free, all-faiths-welcome webinar focused on rights related to wearing the hijab.
The groups invite people of all faiths and backgrounds to attend, ask questions and learn more about the hijab (Islamic head scarf) in a welcoming environment. Whether the topic is discrimination, workplace accommodations, or religious freedoms, this session provides valuable information and resources to help navigate challenges with confidence.
In a joint statement, CAIR and CAIR-NJ said:
“We invite people of all faiths and backgrounds to join us for this important conversation about the hijab. The hijab is more than just a religious symbol—it represents personal identity, faith, and empowerment. This webinar will provide a space for individuals to better understand the challenges faced by hijab-wearing individuals, and to explore how they can advocate for their rights in a way that fosters respect and inclusion for everyone.”
WHAT: Know Your Rights: World Hijab Day Edition
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual, RSVP at cair.nj.org/hijabday25
WHO:
Nicole Fauster – CAIR Community Advocacy Director
Nadia Bayado – CAIR Staff Attorney
CONTACT: CAIR-NJ Programs Manager Isabella Shool, isabellas@nj.cair.com, CAIR-NJ Project Management Associate Deeba Majid, dmajid@cair.com, CAIR-NJ Communications Manager Aya Elamroussi, 551-208-5482 aelamroussi@cair.com
SEE: CAIR to Mark World Hijab Day on 2/1 – #HijabisUnsilenced
World Hijab Day has announced, “The theme for World Hijab Day 2025, celebrated annually on February 1st, is #HijabisUnsilenced—a powerful movement to amplify the voices of hijab-wearing women around the world. This theme celebrates the strength, resilience, and determination of hijabis who, despite facing stereotypes and prejudice, refuse to be silenced. It highlights the hijab as a symbol of empowerment, identity, and solidarity.”
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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