The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of Resolution No. 88 by the New York State Senate, recognizing February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day.
World Hijab Day, in its 12th year, is a platform to promote understanding, dismantle stereotypes, and celebrate the empowerment of women who choose to wear the hijab. The theme for World Hijab Day 2025, #HijabisUnsilenced, celebrates the resilience of hijabis around the globe who courageously challenge stereotypes while embracing their identities with pride and determination.
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CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher, Esq., stated:
“This resolution reflects New York’s celebration of cultural and religious diversity. World Hijab Day is an important opportunity to amplify the voices of hijab-wearing women and to combat the prejudice and discrimination they often face. We are deeply grateful to Senator Roxanne J. Persaud for her advocacy and support of this resolution.”
She urged communities to participate in World Hijab Day initiatives, which aim to foster understanding and promote solidarity with women who wear the hijab as an expression of their faith and identity.
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CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, anasher@cair.com, 917-669-4006;
Saira Amar, MPA, CAIR-NY Communications Coordinator, SAmar@cair.com