In a historic move celebrating diversity and inclusion, the New York State Senate has officially recognized both #WorldHijabDay and International #MuslimHistoryMonth (IMHM) for 2025. These milestones reinforce the state’s commitment to religious freedom, cultural appreciation, and combating Islamophobia. On January 14, 2025, the Senate passed Resolution No. 88, designating February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day in the State of New York. This achievement was made possible through the dedicated leadership and advocacy of Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, whose unwavering support for religious expression and women’s empowerment is deeply valued. New York has recognized World Hijab Day since 2017, underscoring its ongoing commitment to celebrating inclusivity and the right to religious identity. Further advancing Muslim representation, on January 28, 2025, the Senate passed Resolution No. 257, officially designating May 2025 as Muslim History Month in the State of New York. This historic recognition was championed by Senator Robert Jackson, whose advocacy for Muslim representation has been instrumental in raising awareness of the rich contributions of Muslim communities. Since 2021, International Muslim History Month (IMHM) has been observed in New York as part of a global initiative led by the World Hijab Day Organization. IMHM serves as a platform to honor Muslim contributions throughout history while addressing misconceptions and combating Islamophobia. Statement from, @NazmaHKhan , Founder & CEO, World Hijab Day Organization: “This recognition is a testament to the resilience and contributions of Muslim communities. The hijab is often misunderstood, and World Hijab Day provides an opportunity to foster dialogue and understanding. Similarly, International Muslim History Month highlights the invaluable contributions of Muslims throughout history, breaking stereotypes and promoting unity. We are immensely grateful to Senator Roxanne J. Persaud and Senator Robert Jackson for their leadership in making this a reality. We invite people worldwide to stand with us in celebrating these milestones and building a future rooted in acceptance and respect.” @muslimhistorym

Sisters gathered at Blairmont Sunnatul Masjid, Guyana, for a faith-filled World Hijab Day event featuring Qur’an recitation, inspiring talks, poetry, and interactive games. Sister Rakeeba delivered a powerful presentation on the significance of hijab, followed by a fun Salah quiz, hijab pinning game, and more. 📸 : Rakeeba Khan

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On January 31, 2025, the Colorado State Senate passed Resolution No. 25-004, officially designating February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day in the State of Colorado. This milestone reflects a commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and women’s empowerment. It was made possible through the dedicated leadership of Senator Iman Jodeh, whose unwavering support for the rights of Muslim women and religious expression is truly commendable. Nazma Khan, founder of World Hijab Day, welcomed the resolution, stating, “This recognition is a powerful step toward fostering understanding and solidarity with Muslim women in Colorado and beyond. We are deeply grateful to Senator Jodeh for her continuous support and dedication to ensuring that every woman has the freedom to express her faith without fear or discrimination.” Full resolution:

The Herricks Muslim Families organized World Hijab Day events across various schools in the Herricks School District, New York! Through this initiative, students and educators had the opportunity to learn about the significance of the hijab, foster inclusivity, and stand in solidarity with Muslim women. A beautiful celebration of diversity and understanding! 📸 : HerricksMuslimFamilies/IG

RT @BellaireHigh: Celebrating World Hijab Day! #CardinalProud

RT @SBonnellSchool: This week at SB we celebrated #WHD2025! ✨Our stalls were filled with beautiful hijabs, pins, keychains, badges & more,…

For the first time ever, Longley Park Sixth Form in Sheffield, England commemorated World Hijab Day, thanks to the incredible efforts of Raquia Begum (Senior Academic Tutor). The love, support, and positivity throughout the day were truly inspiring! Non-Muslim teachers and students embraced the experience of trying on the hijab, fostering understanding and unity. Alhamdulillah for such a beautiful and empowering event! 📸: rbegum24/IG

RT @icna_sisters_mi: ICNA Sisters Mississauga celebrated World Hijab Day at Hazel McCallion Library on February 1, 2025 in recognition of m…

RT @muslimnews_NG: PICTURES: The leadership of 18 Muslim bodies united once again for the #WorldHijabDay 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, stressing…

RT @NYCHealthSystem: Earlier this week, staff across our health system celebrated #WorldHijabDay. Participants learned about the hijab, its…

RT @mayorsCAU: .@mayorsCAU Muslim Senior Advisor, Muslim Women Liaison, and South Asian Liaison joined several organizations to mark World…

RT @NYPDTransport: Our Transportation Bureau Outreach Team was present at the World Hijab Solidarity Day at Bronx Borough Hall. It was a pr…

RT @ContextC56659: New York State Senate Recognizes World Hijab Day ✨ A major step toward religious tolerance & cultural understanding. Re…

RT @HeadStartDallas: Celebrating World Hijab Day At EHS & HS Garland: February 1, 2025 is World Hijab Day, let's use World Hijab Day to ce…

RT @MidTurkic: Recently, World Hijab Day was recognized, highlighting the hijab as a symbol of faith, identity, & empowerment. Embracing di…

RT @tokyocamii: As part of the 2025 World Hijab Day, a special program was organized by the Tokyo Mosque Women’s Branch to strengthen toler…

RT @tomstannard: Pleasure to meet our Muslim staff network at ⁦@ManCityCouncil⁩ this afternoon and hear about our work with Muslim colleagu…

RT @bronxbp: Grateful to all who joined us at Borough Hall for yesterday’s World Hijab Day of Solidarity event! A heartfelt thank you to ou…

The World Hijab Day event at Minaret Academy in Anaheim, California, United States, was organized by Minaret Academy. 📸: minaretacademy/IG

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