World Hijab Day celebration at the University at Albany, New York.🌹 Organized by the Muslim Student Association, the event marked World Hijab Day with a beautiful gesture of handing out roses to spark conversation and spread kindness. 
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a moment, and engaged in meaningful dialogue. One flower at a time, hearts were opened. Source: ualbanymsa/IG #WorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay2026

On February 1st, @AmiraElghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, marked World Hijab Day with a powerful message. In her video, she sheds light on the discrimination hijab-wearing women face simply for being visible, while also uplifting the invaluable contributions of hijabi women across Canada. We sincerely thank her for using her platform to stand in solidarity with Muslim women and for amplifying voices that are too often marginalized. 🎥: amiraelghawabyofficial/IG #WorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay2026 #canada

The Philippines proudly joins the global celebration of World Hijab Day, standing in solidarity with Muslim women across the world. This occasion highlights dignity, inclusivity, and respect for diverse identities. Through this celebration, we affirm our commitment to unity and understanding among communities. The celebration was honored by the presence of ambassadors and various distinguished personalities, underscoring the spirit of solidarity and inclusivity. The morning program was organized under the leadership of Senator Robinhood C. Padilla, while the afternoon event was hosted by the House of Representatives. The two meaningful gatherings were held in one day, each highlighting the importance of unity and respect for diversity. Photo Source: Sobaida P. Mangorsi #WorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay2026 #philippines

World Hijab Day was observed internationally on February 1 under the theme #UnityInHijab, with events and statements focusing on solidarity with Muslim women and addressing discrimination and Islamophobia. Held annually since 2013, the initiative encourages people of all backgrounds to engage with the experiences of Muslim women who wear the hijab and highlights the hijab as a symbol of identity, dignity, and personal choice. The 2026 observance emphasized how increased visibility can subject Muslim women to greater scrutiny and harassment, and called for collective action to address prejudice in public spaces, workplaces, and educational institutions. The #UnityInHijab campaign promoted participation from women of diverse backgrounds and stressed that Islamophobia intersects with other forms of inequality, with organizers highlighting the need to listen to Muslim women and support stronger protections and policy recognition. Activities marking the day took place globally, including statements in Nigeria where First Lady Oluremi Tinubu praised Muslim women for their faith and called for peaceful coexistence and respect for diversity. Media reports noted that World Hijab Day is observed in more than 140 countries through in-person and virtual events such as conferences, workshops, and public awareness campaigns, alongside continued attention to the hijab’s representation in arts, television, and film.

“It’s World Hijab Day, and another opportunity to reflect. This year has been tumultuous, the year of the imperial boomerang, of a crumbling world order, of global grief and a burgeoning awakening. And in the midst of all of this, I realized I had fundamentally missed something about my hijab. I understood, to an extent, that my hijab was a liberation from the tyranny of society’s standards - from being measured, consumed, and evaluated. I understood it removed men from an equation they had no part in to begin with. 
 This year, however, I realized something deeper. Hijab is a refusal. 
A refusal to be owned.
A refusal to be scared into silence.
A refusal to bow to systems that thrive on the extraction of land, of labor, of bodies, of souls. Hijab taught me strength before the world ever demanded it of me. It taught me purpose and dignity in a system built on greed. It infused me with empathy and justice in a world in which powers operate without either. Because my hijab has never been neutral.
It has always stood in opposition, to imperialism that demands silence, to colonialism that insists we aspire to standards set by those who erased us, to violence that calls itself order, to power that thrives off our fear. This year, hijab is a declaration of resistance. It is liberation. From the false gods of fame, power and wealth created by men, from fear, and, above all else, from the lie that our power and worth lies in anything other than our commitment to justice.” Source: walaak2/IG #WorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay2026

“February 1 is World Hijab Day — now a law in the Philippines. 🤍 This measure was authored by my husband, Robinhood Padilla, and pushed through despite many hurdles, with one simple goal: to promote respect, fight discrimination, and make our Muslim and indigenous communities feel truly included. Sometimes progress doesn’t come as loud headlines, but as laws that protect real people in real life. And that is something worth being proud of.” Source/📸: Mariel Rodriguez Padilla/FB Thank you, Robinhood Padilla! #WorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay2026

Celebrating World Hijab Day🧕 Covering is a crown, not a restriction! A symbol of modesty, strength, and pride. Honouring our Hijabi students at IQRA College, Ilorin on World Hijab Day. #UnityInHijab #MuslimGirls #IqraCollegeIlorin

Share this with someone who needs to hear that their experience is valid. 🤍🤎 . #UnityInHijab #BeingMuslim

Unity starts with understanding. 🧕✨ Today is the 14th Annual @WorldHijabDay! This year’s theme #UnityInHijab is a powerful reminder that through faith and sisterhood, we stand together in peace and respect.

On World Hijab Day, Sister Gulis Gulkaya courageously shares her hijab story 🤍 From the beautiful island of Cyprus, she stands uniquely as the only person on both sides of her family who wears the hijab—an inspiring testament to faith, identity, and personal conviction. What your story?🤍 🎥: gulisgulkaya/IG #WorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay2026

#WorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab @WorldHijabDay 🧕🏽❤️.

I stand covered, confident, and complete.Wrapped in modesty, elevated by faith, and empowered by purpose. The hijab is my beauty, my strength, and my truth. Happy World Hijab Day 💥🥳 #HappyWorldHijabDay #UnityInHijab #Hijabi_Girl

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this happen. . See you same time next year!🎉🤗 . Let’s spread the #UnityInHijab 🧕❤️

On #WorldHijabDay, we celebrate the identity, choice, and resilience of Muslim women. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and belonging for all. 🧕💙 #UnityInHijab #EDIJ #Belonging @worldhijabday

#WorldHijabDay—“My hijab frames not just my face, but my identity resilient, grounded in faith, and fierce in purpose. Like the ocean behind me, my strength is calm but deep. Today, I wear it with pride. Every day, I wear it with intention.”🤍-Autumn Camarillo From USA 🇺🇸 residing in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 📸: Autumn Camarillo/Facebook #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay #WorldHijabDay2026

@WorldHijabDay A special Naseeha Diaries episode with the Ameerahs of MSSN UNILAG. Hijab as an Anchor: Finding stability in a chaotic world. Every hijab wearer needs this conversation. Listen now on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7Hi… ©️ MSSN UNILAG #UnityInHijab

#WorldHijabDay—Nazma Khan (@NazmaHKhan), Founder of World Hijab Day, wishes everyone a Happy World Hijab Day as we mark the 14th Annual World Hijab Day. What began in 2013 as a single call for understanding has grown into a global movement observed across the world. #UnityInHijab

Today, Sunday, Nigerian Muslim women took part in a symbolic walk for the #hijab at Allen Roundabout in Ikeja, Lagos, as part of activities marking #WorldHijabDay2026, a global movement observed every year on 1 Febr. #WorldHijabDay2026 #WHD #WHD2026 #UnityinHijab #OneSisterhood

#WorldHijabDay—Nazma Khan (@NazmaHKhan), Founder of World Hijab Day, wishes everyone a Happy World Hijab Day as we mark the 14th Annual World Hijab Day. What began in 2013 as a single call for understanding has grown into a global movement observed across the world. Thank you for being part of this journey and for standing for dignity, respect, and dialogue. #UnityInHijab #WorldHijabDay2026

🧕🇳🇬 MSSNLagos joined other Muslim women in Lagos, Nigeria, and worldwide for @WorldHijabDay 2026. Under the theme #UnityInHijab, we reaffirmed our commitment to religious freedom, choice, and the dismantling of stereotypes. #WHD2026 #MSSNLagos #HijabIsFreedom #UnityInHijab