By Fawn Staton (USA, Non-Muslim)
My names is Fawn and I am a US Navy Veteran. I support World Hijab Day because every woman in the world deserves to choose to be who she is not matter the religion, race, creed or color! Love and understanding what should make the world go round.
It was hard to wear the hijab in my little town, mostly because there is not much tolerance for the different here. I found that most people were polite but stand offish unless they knew me. Strangers drive past me almost wrecked their car looking at me. I am not sure why, but the positive me says that thought me scarf was pretty. (or maybe the giant red coat I wear)
As for how I felt wearing the hijab “I LOVED IT”. It was so comfortable and it really did wonders for my confidence. I often go through life wondering if people notice me. Let me tell you there is no hiding in a hijab. You have to have confidence in yourself and how you look and who you are to feel comfortable and when I put it on I did.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part in this wonderful event!
Alhamdullilah. Well done Fawn, for showing solidarity with the hijabi sisters. It takes courage, especially in a small town. I hope you will develop friendŝips with the sisters from this experience. Thank you.