Global Pink Hijab Day is an initiative that began as an experiment by founder, Hend El-Buri and a group of high school students in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, Missouri

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. It was intended to remove stereotypes of Muslim

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 women by having Muslims engage in dialogue about breast cancer awareness

Breast cancer awareness

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, joining walks in groups while wearing pink headscarves, and holding other events promoting awareness and support for the cause.

Global Pink Hijab Day is a global movement, with many participants including men who wear pink kufis (or skull caps) to celebrate breast cancer awareness. It takes place at many Islamic schools and student organizations throughout the United States.

Sources

• http://www.thestar.com/News/article/266847 Toronto Star article
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• http://welovehijab.com/2009/10/07/global-pink-hijab-day/
• http://www.pinkhijabday.net
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• http://www.info-komen.org/goto/pinkhijabs
• http://yorku.thaqalayn.org/2009/07/global-pink-hijab-day/