History and Cultural Significance of the Hijab

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
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Program Description

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World Hijab Day is February 1, 2023. Juveriya Mir will discuss the history and cultural significance of wearing a hijab and discuss famous women who wear them. Everyone who attends will have a chance to try on a hijab. The event will include a drawing and refreshments.

Juveriya Mir is a High School educator that teaches History and Geography in suburban Chicago. She was formerly an international teacher in the Middle East for an International Baccalaureate school. Juveriya has participated in forums on culturally responsive teaching and parenting. She aims to empower people to celebrate their histories and culture at school and workplaces. She also volunteers for Human Library events about being a Hijabi Muslim teacher. 

Special Notes

Celebration of Culture

These events acknowledge holidays and other occasions that are valued in our community.

By including these days, we hope that you

  • see your diversity mirrored on our calendar
  • feel like we are taking your beliefs and observances into account with our programming
  • become aware of occasions valued by other members of the community
  • appreciate the diversity of our community

This effort, as well as others to come, are the result of our participation in the Glen Ellyn DEI Project meetings and listening sessions. The library is committed to furthering our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our community.