Introduction
Every February 1st, Hijabi worldwide unite to support their creative freedom, identity, and love for their faith. On this World Hijab Day, we unite to promote understanding, acceptance, and awareness of the hijab and Muslim women. At Noureem, we strive to provide an inclusive wardrobe style for women from all backgrounds, especially those who prioritize stylish, high-quality Islamic clothing, modest fashion, and accessories. In this blog, we will discuss the history and significance of World Hijab Day, how to celebrate World Hijab Day, styling tips with hijabs, Noureem’s hijab styling options, and inspirational stories that promote World Hijab Day.
The History and Significance of World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day was founded by Nazma Khan, a Bangladeshi New Yorker who wanted to dedicate a day for all women to experience wearing a hijab. This movement aims to promote personal freedom of cultural and religious expression while recognizing women who choose to wear the hijab and lead a modest life. After experiencing racial and religious discrimination during her upbringing, Khan decided to address the controversies surrounding Muslim women and the hijab by raising awareness through World Hijab Day. Today, approximately 150 countries celebrate World Hijab Day, with ambassadors and volunteers worldwide fostering awareness about the hijab.
In Islamic faith and culture, the hijab is more than just a piece of cloth covering the head; it symbolizes modesty, spirituality, and devotion to one's faith. Furthermore, hijabs intersect with identity as they reflect personal beliefs. The significance of the hijab goes beyond cultural customs. It has been historically relevant to Islamic teachings and offers insights into the vivid tapestries of women’s clothing. Hijabs promote unity by creating a sense of shared identity amongst hijabis. Hijabs are a visual symbol of faith, modesty, and identity that creates a sense of solidarity amongst those who share similar beliefs, even from different backgrounds. Visually, the hijab commands respect within communities and encourage a dialogue promoting religious freedom of expression. It can also cultivate an environment of sisterhood and collective empowerment, reinforcing community bonds.
How to Celebrate World Hijab Day
Celebrating the World Hijab way can be an immersive and educational way to understand more about hijabs, hijabi women, and the cultural and religious components of the hijab. One way to celebrate this World Hijab’s Day is wearing your hijab. You can make any type of scarf or shawl into a hijab, and you can experiment with your hijab style by wrapping it in a way that suits your preferences. Read our blog on “How to Style a Hijab” to try some great styles for first-timers. Trying on your very own hijab fosters a sense of empathy and solidarity for women of the world wearing hijab by experiencing it firsthand. Through the hijab, you can experience and understand what other hijabis experience daily and gain insights into the faith, modesty, and personal choice it represents. With the hijab, you can help break misconceptions and stereotypes and act as a support for those who experience discrimination or challenges when wearing the hijab. Trying out a hijab is an easy way to promote inclusivity and understanding among people from all walks of life.
Another way of celebrating World Hijab Day is by learning from the experiences of other hijabis. Hijabs are more than just a piece of cloth, and every woman who wears one holds on to an understanding and meaning that is both personal and enlightening. Understanding their “why” can give you a sense of compassion, enlightenment, and perspective. If you do not know anyone who wears a hijab, celebrating World Hijab Day can be as easy as finding other women’s experiences through social media with hashtags like #WorldHijabDay and #ModestFashion.
Styling Tips for World Hijab Day
Whether you're trying out a hijab for the first time, are a new hijabi, or are a tenured one, there are many different styling tips and tricks to inspire your next World Hijab Day look. Hijab styles are not one-size-fits-all; there are hundreds of varying hijab styling tips and modest outfit ideas to create a fresh look every day. Whether running errands, going out at night, or partying at the next event, hijabs, and modest wardrobes can be mixed and matched to fit any occasion.
At Noureem, we sell a variety of chiffon hijabs and abayas to create your next fresh, modest look. Our abayas range from casual to work to formal and pair with any of our chiffon and bamboo hijabs. For example, for a causal, modest style, pair our textured monochromatic Aaliyah open abaya with a pair of jeans, a white top, and a neutral chiffon hijab. This abaya and hijab duo brings a sense of elegance and modesty to your look while keeping it fun with a pair of jeans and fun accessories. In terms of jewelry, feel free to pair this look with a custom Arabic name necklace (or in any language that you like)! We sell a variety of custom and personalized jewelry in 24K gold plating or silver plating. Check out our jewelry section for more inspiration!
For a more elevated, modest look, look at our shimmery open butterfly Jude abayas that come in shimmery powder blue, teal, and navy. These abayas convey a sense of elegance with the ebb and flow of the butterfly sleeves. They are also perfect for a night out or a formal event because of the soft shimmer in the deluxe chiffon fabric. The Jude open butterfly abayas pair nicely with our matching shimmery chiffon hijabs. Regarding accessories, feel free to wear this look with or without the optional belt. If you want more flow, leave out the belt or use it as a hair/hijab headband or handbag accessory. If you wish for a more poised look, use the belt around your waist and tie a bow in the back. For jewelry, we sell a beautiful Ayatul Kursi ring necklace that boasts classiness and devotion. Our ring necklaces come in 24K gold or silver plating and make a stunning addition to any formal modest dress.
If you are looking for a Ramadan or Islamic outfit idea, we offer plenty of modest and trendy abayas that are perfect for any iftar gathering this Ramadan. Our best-seller, the Dalia open abaya, is a beautiful and ornamental piece celebrating faith and Islam during Ramadan. This abaya, made from soft chiffon, draws inspiration from the embroidered olive trees on the front of the abaya to showcase a trendy interpretation of the Levantine culture we are proud to represent. This abaya comes in two different colors, one slate with white embroidery and another beige with slate embroidery. You can choose to wear these abayas with the optional belt and a slip dress underneath, or you can create your very own style by pairing it with trousers and a blouse. These pair well with the customized Arabic name necklace to create a perfect style showcasing heritage, faith, and identity—shop in our Abaya and jewelry section for Ramadan and Iftar outfit ideas.
Inspirational Stories
A hijab is a beautiful testament to faith, modesty, and empowerment. To mark World Hijab Day, we want to share some inspirational Muslim women's stories about what the hijab means to them.
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Aisha’s Journey: Aisha, a university student in Texas, shared with Noureem how wearing the hijab has given her the strength to embrace her identity. She beams that “the hijab is my crown” and gives her the confidence to pursue her medical career.
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Fatima’s Story: Fatima is a software engineer in California and loves how her coworkers unwaveringly support her and her faith. She feels that her coworkers have gained insight from her observation of Ramadan and always prioritize her needs during that time. She also loves that many coworkers compliment her Noureem custom Arabic name necklace on camera!
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Sarah’s Experience: Sarah, a marketer in the Boston area, is a mother of three. She reflects on how there are so many stylish hijab and abaya options for her children to choose from today, and she is thankful that there are more opportunities to embrace hijabs today.
Conclusion
World Hijab Day 2025 is a momentous occasion to celebrate hijabis by promoting inclusivity, honoring identity, and gaining insight into what it means to wear the hijab. At Noureem, we love to see women empowered by their stylistic choices. We aim to encourage and raise awareness of this through our offerings in Islamic clothing, modest abayas, and cultural jewelry. Celebrate World Hijab Day with us, and explore our collection to find a meaningful style representative of you.
