YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MUSLIM WOMAN TO WEAR A PINK HIJAB ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 26 The Canadian Islamic Congress announced today it is giving away pink hijabs to 200 Canadian women across the country who will volunteer to wear them on Friday October 26 to raise funds for breast cancer research.
October is Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) and also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In a unique teamwork venture, CIC is urging Canada-wide support in marking Friday October 26 "National Pink Hijab Day".
"Wearing a pink hijab on that day will send a doubly powerful message," said CIC national vice-president, Wahida Valiante, "that breast cancer does not discriminate between Muslim and non-Muslim women and that wearing a traditional hijab is a personal choice to be respected by all ... It should not be a reason for abuse or discrimination. On October 26, we warmly welcome non-Muslim women to wear pink hijabs in solidarity with their Muslim sisters."
To request a free pink hijab, please email to
adm4@canadianislamiccongress.com before October 22; be sure to include your name, phone number, postal address and a short personal biographical statement.
To learn more about Islamic History Month Canada visit:
www.islamichistorymonth.com For more information about CIC visit:
www.canadianislamiccongress.com CONTACTS:
English Media
Mrs. Wahida Valiante
Cell ph: (647) 802-8024
French Media
Dr. Najat Moustafa
Cell ph: (514) 327-7680
