| Updated: 04/07/2016 10:13 PM |
It's not every day you get to try on a hijab, the traditional headcovering for women of the Muslim faith. But that's exactly what folks could do Thursday, as part of Islamic Awareness Week at UMD.
Sophie Varner, a junior at UMD, gave it a shot. "I wasn't expecting the heat! And I'm so used to swishing my hair around. I think it's really cool they're doing this, because there's a lot of misconceptions on campus about Islam."
The Muslim Student Association hosted "Hijab Day," on Thursday. MSA purchased more hijabs for women to try on. The men could try on kufi hats. The MSA had an entire week of events, to bring awareness to their culture.
"People have been coming out and asking questions. We give them the best feedback we can. And we're having a lot of fun spreading our culture and passion," Hatim Qadir told us. He's the vice president of the MSA.
And the UMD community has shown a positive response, although Hatim has seen some people shy away.
"I will say that some people who normally wave to me around campus, are averting their eyes when they see me sitting here. And that's a little upsetting. But you know, it's a process. And we are doing what we can to educate people about Islam," Hatim added.
On Friday, the MSA will be sharing foods they traditionally eat during the holy month of Ramadan.
And there will be an event discussing Islamaphobia on Monday, April 18th, at 6:30pm, in the Garden Room at UMD.
Source → Islamic Awareness Week at UMD: Hijab Day
