February 1, 2013. Girls of all faiths across East Lancashire have been taking part in World Hijab Day to understand and appreciate the muslim culture.
Female staff and pupils at Pleckgate High School wore the traditional headscarf on this day to better understand the garment and its meaning.
Ms Raja, head of RE and citizenship, said: “Staff and pupils, Muslim and non Muslim wore the hijab all day as a way of increasing understanding and promoting the spiritual, moral, cultural and social awareness of our pupils.”
Shahiesta, who started wearing a hijab full time two years ago said: “A lot of the girls at the school already wear a hijab, and we have one as part of the school uniform.
“I asked the head if we could ask all the girls to take part and around a third did. We also had a number of staff take part.”
“I think World Hijab Day helps us to understand how muslim women feel and more about their beliefs and faith.”
“A lot of the girl were excited about taking part and many saw it as a fashionable thing and quite light hearted, while still getting the message across.”
