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Fashion Statements at San Jose Gaza Demo

by Hijab is beautiful!
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Western women often wonder...why the hijab? There are many reasons, including one oft forgot: Hijab is beautiful and incredibly versatile!
At a *Stop Bombing Gaza Demo* in San Jose, California on January 11, FASHION made a statement.

A reminder to any would-be documenters of hijab fashion. Please do ask permission before photographing Muslim women and girls, and respect personal feelings on this issue. All persons featured in these photos agreed to be photographed, and in the case of girls, their mothers granted permission.
§smiling girls
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§Side view
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§2 great sweaters
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§Girl gets help with hair tie from family
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The big brother held up the girl's ponytail so the mom could fix the scarf
§Hair all done!
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§Interesting way of tying up scarf with a knot
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The green one
§traditional lace
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§Pink design...baby in front!
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§pretty in purple
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§Yellow/black matches protest sign
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§colors of the Palestinian flag
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Red/white/green
§family in Palestinian flag colors
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§these scarfs were for sale at the demo
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§fashionable young pre-teen
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§closeup of decoration on scarf
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beaded piece
§Member of the Raging Grannies
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*Raging Grannies* signature wear is flowered hats
http://www.RagingGrannies.com
§Fashion/political statement
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by Rahula
If you CHOOSE to wear a hijab- thats just fine. But if your father, brother or husband forces you- thats a different story.

Too often Islamic female garb is about oppressing and repressing female sexuality in a male dominated society.
by here
Too often non-Islamic westerners see the hijab as a symbol of oppression when it is not the case. Celebrate hijab beauty!
by Sandra
I see my mom :D
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