Muslim groups celebrate World Hijab Day in Lagos
A coalition of around 18 Muslim organizations held a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday in commemoration of World Hijab Day 2023 with the theme "Progress, Not Oppression".
During the event, speakers representing the various member organizations spoke on issues that still need to be addressed despite the progress made so far with the Supreme Court ruling of June 17, 2022 which gave victory in hijabis and a subsequent circular from the Lagos State Government. in this regard.
Those who spoke include Executive Director, Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, Mutiat Orolu-Balogun; Women Affairs Secretary, Nasrul-Lahi-li-Fathi Society (NASFAT), Lagos Zone 2, Alhaja Aishat Busari; and Senior Administrator, Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC).
The executive director of the Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, Mutiat Orolu-Balogun, said that although the hijab was banned for Muslim women more than 1,400 years ago, "we continue to see how it is still more relevant today".
According to Orolu-Balogun, "nudity marked a distinctive feature of pre-civilization, so adopting modesty in dress is a progression."
She described the hijab for Muslim women as the fulfillment of a divine command "which is further guaranteed by Article 38 of the 1999 Constitution".
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Lagos Zone 2 Nasrul-Lahi-li-Fathi Society (NASFAT) Women's Affairs Secretary, Alhaja Aishat Busari, said the commemoration was not to celebrate but to appreciate "those who have found light and adorn the hijab regardless of odds" and "to encourage those who still struggle with the use of the hijab."
Busari said, "It's disheartening how society applauds immorality and frowns on good choices. administrators, religious leaders and everyone else to encourage modesty, the use of the hijab."
Furthermore, Fatimah Sanni, Principal Administrator of the Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC), urged Nigerians to join efforts to rid “our society of hatred, discrimination and bigotry”.
p>According to her, in a society where the values of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion are promoted, everyone wins.
A coalition of around 18 Muslim organizations held a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday in commemoration of World Hijab Day 2023 with the theme "Progress, Not Oppression".
During the event, speakers representing the various member organizations spoke on issues that still need to be addressed despite the progress made so far with the Supreme Court ruling of June 17, 2022 which gave victory in hijabis and a subsequent circular from the Lagos State Government. in this regard.
Those who spoke include Executive Director, Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, Mutiat Orolu-Balogun; Women Affairs Secretary, Nasrul-Lahi-li-Fathi Society (NASFAT), Lagos Zone 2, Alhaja Aishat Busari; and Senior Administrator, Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC).
The executive director of the Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, Mutiat Orolu-Balogun, said that although the hijab was banned for Muslim women more than 1,400 years ago, "we continue to see how it is still more relevant today".
According to Orolu-Balogun, "nudity marked a distinctive feature of pre-civilization, so adopting modesty in dress is a progression."
She described the hijab for Muslim women as the fulfillment of a divine command "which is further guaranteed by Article 38 of the 1999 Constitution".
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Lagos Zone 2 Nasrul-Lahi-li-Fathi Society (NASFAT) Women's Affairs Secretary, Alhaja Aishat Busari, said the commemoration was not to celebrate but to appreciate "those who have found light and adorn the hijab regardless of odds" and "to encourage those who still struggle with the use of the hijab."
Busari said, "It's disheartening how society applauds immorality and frowns on good choices. administrators, religious leaders and everyone else to encourage modesty, the use of the hijab."
Furthermore, Fatimah Sanni, Principal Administrator of the Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC), urged Nigerians to join efforts to rid “our society of hatred, discrimination and bigotry”.
p>According to her, in a society where the values of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion are promoted, everyone wins.
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