As a Muslim woman who chooses to wear khimar (kee-mar) or a head-covering, I have often encountered some of the most ridiculous notions about what it signifies: that some man forced me to wear it, or ...

From the perspective of a Muslim in America, Zaina contextualizes and applauds the silently striking effects the Iranian protests have on the definition of Muslim women.

22-year-old Mahsa Amini died on Friday after being arrested by Iran's Islamic morality police. Police detained Amini on suspicion of breaking hijab-wearing rules, reports say. Muslim women are now ...

A hijab is a veil worn by certain Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family. Muslim women from 140 countries worldwide celebrate world Hijab Day on 1 February each ...

After the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16, 2022, large-scale protests have taken place in Iran and all over the world. Captured for alleged improper wear of the hijab, the mandatory ...

While Dallas has a large Muslim population, there are many accounts of Muslims feeling singled out or that have faced mistreatment due to misconceptions. In an effort to raise awareness and be more ...

A revival of conservative Islam among educated Pakistani women has many doing whatever they can to support the war against America.

SEATTLE — A new women-only salon and boutique is now open in north Seattle. Barakah Beauty Collective focuses on providing services and clothing for Muslim women, especially those wearing hijabs. “The ...

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