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I Wore a Hijab for a Day. Here’s What Happened.

Solidarity

For World Hijab Day 2015, I donned the headscarf and took to the streets to film the reactions of friends, family, and strangers.

When I heard of World Hijab Day on Feb. 1, there was no question in my mind that I would participate. At a time when there is a pervasive anti-Islamic sentiment in the United States and beyond, I wanted to stand in solidarity with Islamic women.

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