Tag: hijab

Saudi Arabia’s fashion week and bathing suits

Together with the Ministry of Culture, the commission is working to unlock a thriving cultural sector to preserve and elevate the traditions that make the Kingdom unique.

The Muslim headscarf and caring for “hijab hair”

In the diverse tapestry of Islamic culture, the hijab stands as a symbol of modesty, identity, and faith for Arab and Muslim ladies. We firmly believe wearing a hijab or a Muslim head scarf should be an act of faith and a woman should always decide. Some women believe the hijab is empowering. But how to avoid nasty hijab hair?

Child bride hangs for murdering her husband

Child bride at 15 hangs for killing her abuser husband.

Death by modesty police? Iranian women burn head coverings to protest #MahsaAmini

A young Iranian woman, 22, has died in custody after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for improper clothing. Her death sparked anger on social media under her name #MahsaAmini.

Without a hijab? Iran’s surveillance cameras will track and punish you

Like China who has been using AI and facial detection surveillance to pinpoint people breaking lockdown, Iran's morality police are using cameras to catch women without a head covering –- a moral sin in Iran.

Dispelling the hijab myth

“She’s completely covered. I didn’t expect a woman wearing a hijab would be able to speak openly about these subjects for your book.”

Iranian women “selfies” without headscarves causing rivers to dry up

Today on the streets of Jaffa, where I live, I saw for the first time in my life a...

How green is your abaya?

Designers from around the world will parade their latest collections in Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Eco Fashion Show, a five-day...

Syrian conflict and broken roads opens new business channels for cycling

A Facebook campaign called “She Wants a Bicycle Now” led by Syrian college students is getting young people on...

Hijab Moves From Sports, to a News Room, to a Green Debate

Last month, a woman wearing a Muslim hijab headscarf presented the headlines on an Egyptian television news program, becoming...

Saudi Athletes With Headscarf Problems, Again?

If football could redesign their way around the health and safety issue, why can't judo? The ruckus over allowing competitive...

Hijab gets caught in culture war

The woman's hijab is being caught in a culture war based on intolerance