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World Hijab Day

Every year on February 1, an invitation goes out to every woman, of every faith and every background. World Hijab Day asks women to wear the hijab for one day, experience it for themselves, and discover the faith, modesty, and identity it represents to millions.

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Monday, February 1Every year on February 1

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Roots: Founded in 2013 by Nazma Khan, a Bangladeshi-American New Yorker; first observed February 1, 2013; the World Hijab Day Organization became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2017
Also on Feb 1: World Aspergillosis Day · Baked Alaska Day · Dark Chocolate Day
Hashtag: #WorldHijabDay

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3 ways to celebrate

WITH FRIENDS

Wear It for a Day

Accept the invitation at the heart of the day: wear a hijab for February 1 and experience it firsthand. Ask a friend who wears one to show you how, and talk together about what it means to her.

AT HOME

Listen and Learn

Read the stories of hijab-wearing women, watch Nazma Khan's TEDx talk about turning pain into a global movement, and learn why the hijab is worn. Understanding is the antidote to prejudice.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Bring the Conversation Along

Schools, workplaces, and community groups mark the day with try-on booths, panels, and discussions. Suggest one where you learn or work, and help make your community a place where every woman's choice of dress is respected.

Plan ahead

World Hijab Day is observed on February 1 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sun, Feb 1this year

2027Mon, Feb 1

2028Tue, Feb 1

2029Thu, Feb 1

2030Fri, Feb 1

2031Sat, Feb 1

2032Sun, Feb 1

2033Tue, Feb 1

2034Wed, Feb 1

2035Thu, Feb 1

2036Fri, Feb 1

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