Please feel free to use this template letter to send to your school, insha’Allah.
Call to action for parents & students insha’Allah!
Instructions:
Replace [Your Name] with your name.
Replace [School] with the name of your child’s school.
Customize the letter as needed to fit your specific situation and request.
Send the letter to the head teacher or other appropriate school staff member.
Click here to find out 10 ways schools can participate in World Hijab Day
Call to Action: Participate in World Hijab Day at [School]
Dear [School],
I am writing to request that you consider participating in World Hijab Day on the 1st of February. As the parent of a student at [School], I believe that this is an important opportunity for our community to come together and learn about different cultural and religious traditions.
As you may know, World Hijab Day is a day to celebrate and honor the diversity and strength of women who choose to wear the hijab. The hijab is a powerful symbol of faith, modesty, and pride for many Muslim women. It is a personal choice that is often seen as a way to demonstrate devotion to God and to uphold the value of modesty. In the Qur’an, it says: “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: and say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty.” (Quran 24:30-31)
I believe that participating in World Hijab Day is an opportunity for our school to celebrate diversity and promote understanding and respect for different cultural and religious practices. It is particularly important to do so at a time when hate crimes against Muslims globally have unfortunately been on the rise.
I would be very grateful if you would consider hosting an assembly or other educational event, as well as sending out a newsletter to the school community, to mark this special day. This could be a great opportunity for students to learn more about the hijab and the diverse experiences of Muslim women, as well as to build understanding and respect among all members of our school community.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to working with you to create a more inclusive and understanding community at [School].
Sincerely,
[Your Name]