hijab

When Nouhaila Benzina wore a hijab during Morocco’s match against South Korea on Sunday, she became the first player in a Women’s World Cup game to do so. After prior worries about player safety, FIFA removed...

According to Amnesty International, Iranian authorities have increased their crackdown on women in recent months who are believed to have broken the Islamic republic’s strict clothing codes. Unprecedented demonstrations rocked Iran for months after Mahsa Amini,...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed a vote on Saturday to guarantee a woman’s right to wear a headscarf in state institutions, schools and universities. The subject of the hijab is particularly important for devout Muslim...

Iran is currently engaged in a heated dispute about whether or not the hijab should be required attire. Human rights advocates’ request that women refrain from donning the hijab outside the home on Tuesday (July 12)...

Two police constables who designed a hijab to be part of their uniform have celebrated making it a reality. North Yorkshire Police called the move an “important change” and highlighted the need to represent the communities...

New Zealand Police have introduced a hijab into their official uniform to encourage more Muslim women to join. New recruit Constable Zeena Ali will become the first officer to wear the official hijab. A spokesperson said...

In the Miss Maine contest, Hamdia wore a gold long-sleeve gown with a light pink hijab and walked the runway. She wore a pink and black burkini in the swimsuit portion of the contest. Hamdia Ahmed,...

News Hour: Nike will launch a hijab for female Muslim athletes early next year, becoming the first major sports apparel maker to offer a traditional Islamic head scarf designed specifically for competition, the company said on...

News Hour: Playboy magazine, once famous for bunnies and soft porn, for the first time is featuring a Muslim woman wearing a hijab, in a spread that is drawing both praise and criticism. American journalist Noor...