Muslim Student Association educates students on meaning of the Islamic headscarf
Zirwa Kainat, 20, biology major puts a hijab on Angie Rivera, 19, history major during Hijab Day on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Muslim Student Association hosted Hijab Day to educate students on the Islamic headscarf and to challenge women to wear it for the day and then report back on their experience. Photo credit: Jo Rankin
The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted Hijab Day, on Thursday, to educate people on the meaning of the Islamic headscarf and to challenge women to wear it for an entire day.
“We’re raising awareness about Islam and clearing up misconceptions,” Zirwa Kainat, 20, vice president of MSA said.
MSA challenged women to wear a hijab, for one day, by giving them a free headscarf and in return asked the students to come share their experience at the next meeting.
Joseline Galuan, 19, liberal studies major, took the challenge.
“My sister wants to be apart of (the muslim) culture and I don’t want her to go through it alone,” Galuan said. “She’s dating someone and my family isn’t very acceptant of it.”
At the next MSA meeting students, who took the challenge, will share their experience wearing the Hijab for the day.
The next MSA meeting is on Nov. 12 at 12:50 p.m.-1:40 p.m. in the Social Science Building Room 209.
