The World Hijab Day Organization will be hosting an exciting and unforgettable virtual World Hijab Day Conference!
Date: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM (EST):
Location:
Watch LIVE here:
Facebook.com/worldhijabday
YouTube.com/worldhijabday
WorldHijabDay.com/Live
Conference Schedule:
Opening Ceremony Quran Recitation:
Time: 8:30 AM EST
Maryam Jazeem: Multi Award Winning Female Quran Reciter, 10 yrs old.
Opening statement:
Time: 8:45 AM EST
Nazma Khan: Founder & CEO, World Hijab Day Organization
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Topic #1: Being An Unapologetic Hijabi
Time: 9 AM EST
Speakers:
Shatu Sani Garko: Miss Nigeria 2021
Deqa Dhalac: First Somali American mayor in the United States
Topic #2: Progression, Not Oppression
Time: 10 AM EST
Speakers:
Sveto Muhammad Ishoq: LSE & Schwarzman Scholar
Dr. Uzma Syed: Infectious Disease Expert
Topic #3: Hijabophobia in Public Space and Labor Market
Time: 11 AM EST
Speaker:
Afaf Nasher, Esq.: Executive Director, CAIR-NY
(“Know Your Rights” Presentation will be given)
Topic #4: Media and Hijab
Time: 12 PM EST
Speakers:
Shaima Elbialy: French journalist and activist
Zainabrights: Journalist
Join Conference Facebook event here
Download Conference promotional flyer here
Mark your calendars! DON’T MISS IT!
For more information, contact us at info@worldhijabday.org
