Maguindanaon kid in Sultan Kudarat province promotes “World Hijab Day” Celebration

SULTAN KUDARAT, Philippines — A Maguindanaon father shared the picture of her 4-year old daughter wearing a “hijab” in support to the “World Hijab Day” that falls every February 1 of each year.

In the photo, KYLA DANEEN L. MAMA, who wears a pink veil, is like telling the world that she is proud of being a Muslim kid and wanted to spread the value of “empowerment” in hijab.

Her father, a devoted Islam believer, said Kyla is happy of promoting peace and building understanding among fellow kids about the reason and importance of wearing a hijab.

House Bill 1582, which was filed by Anak Mindanao partylist Rep. Amihilda during the 17^th Congress, defined “hijab” as “veil that covers the head and chest.”

For Kyla, a Chinese descendant kid, said wearing a veil makes her “special” and proud of her Muslim roots.

Kyla would be turning 4 years old this coming February 23, 2020.

According to House Bill 1582, which was filed by Anak Mindanao partylist Rep. Amihilda during the 17^th Congress, it defines “hijab” as “veil that covers the head and chest.”

A press statement posted in www.worldhijabday.com, it said that World Hijab Day is an annual event and being held on February 1 of each year. It urges the “global citizens of all faiths and backgrounds to wear the Hijab (head-covering) for a day in solidarity with Muslim women worldwide.”

The global event, which was first held in 2013, was founded by Bangladesh-born New York resident Nazma Khan.

According to the said website, every February 1 of each year, women in 190 countries took part in the annual World Hijab Day. (RAMIL BAJO)

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Words by Ramil Bajo

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