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Racial equality: Learn about the Islamic tradition of Hijab

Learn about the different types of veils used by women in the Muslim community

Duration : 30 mins     Max Size : 50     Destination : Egypt  

Category : Social, Racial & Gender Equality     Recommended For : Schools

Subject : Racial equality  

Overview

Difference in appearance, and visible traditional wear (and more importantly, a lack of awareness about them) have been a leading cause of racial incidents in schools. For example, Muslim girls who wear ‘hijabs’ (head scarves), Sikh boys who wear dastaar (turbans), and Jewish boys who wear yarmulkes report being targeted because of these visible symbols of their religions. According to research by an anti-bullying campaign they are most likely to have experienced racism by about the age of 13

Our ‘Racial Equality’ series aims to create awareness about the traditions and practices in different cultures. Local presenters from the countries where a particular tradition originates or is practised explain the history and practise of a particular traditional wear.

On this session, students and teachers will learn about the different types of veils used by women in the Muslim community.

The hijab is one of the most prevalent distinguishing feature of Muslim women. A traditional, once mandatory garment, it is a headscarf that the modern day Muslim women decide whether or not to wear. During this session, our presenter will give you a brief history of the origin of the Hijab. You will learn about the different types of hijabs- namely the ‘burqa’ which covers the entirety of the wearer’s face, the ‘niqab’ which covers the face from the nose to chin and the ‘manzila’, which is a fashionable hijab worn as a pashmina wrap.

As part of the session, the presenter will invite attendees to try the hijab. This is a highly interactive session where students can ask the presenter queries about the subject.

Disclaimer: Please note that our sessions focus on customs & traditions and not religion. These sessions and are aimed at creating awareness and therefore respect for other cultures and do not promote religious beliefs.

 

Your Presenter

  Mervat Nagy

Mervat Nagy is an expert in Egyptology who has been leading tours of ancient Egypt. Besides holding a diploma in Egyptology Mervat speaks five languages including Korean.

How it works

This session accommodates up to 50 students. Once you book this experience, we will send you a confirmation email with a link to join the session.  Students and teachers can log in from their individual classes or congregate in one single class/hall and access the tour via the link provided.

What you need

You will need a stable internet connection and a mobile device (ideally a desktop or laptop) to stream the session.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel and obtain a full refund for this session until 5 days before the date of the first session.

Book this experience

From £50 / Per Group (Max 50 Person)