Ramadan is the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar seen as sacred by Muslims for which they refrain from eating, drinking and sexual activities from dawn to dusk for 29 or 30 days — depending on when a new crescent is sighted.
It is celebrated by more than one billion people worldwide. Ramadan is the first significant Muslim festival to fall during the Coronavirus lockdown.
In compliance with physical distancing by health authorities as means to check the spread of COVID-19, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslims to shun congregational gatherings by staying at home.
The Blessed Month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal for our Muslim brothers and sisters. It is a time for them to fully benefit from the many divine gifts that have been offered to the worshiper during this most special month.
In the spirit of the season, I will be celebrating our Muslim sisters and their fashion styles, especially in the use of Hijab.
In Islam, it is required of the female to dress modestly while encompassing modest virtues. Modesty is the means to all beauty. The hijab is something very personal to a Muslim woman as she wears it in obedience to her religious convictions. It is a symbolic piece worn by religious women of Islamic Faith.
Hijabs are also fashion accessories for women of Islamic faith. It is being wrapped from the head to the neck region of the body and they definitely love and appreciate this symbolic piece.
The number one rule for Muslim women when it comes to fashion is to cover their body appropriately; modesty and decency being their watchword.
With hijab styling, we’ve come to learn that modest fashion is so much more; it doesn’t have to be boring and it can be as chic as you wish it to be.
Fashion however doesn’t mean you can’t be modest. You can combine the two to create an awesome result.
Wearing hijabs has not hindered the trendy Muslim women to set their mark strongly in the world of fashion as well. Many international brands have recognized the hijab as an integral part of women’s dressing and introduced it in their product brands to cater to the Muslim niche. For women who love wearing designer or branded hijabs, one of the most interesting news lately was the launch of a beautiful floral hijab by the world-famous brand, Micheal Kors.
Hijabis as Muslim ladies who wear the hijab are called, also love to be trendy as well as observe their religious duty of being covered up. They want to look chic and stylish in them. And it’s justified of course, why shouldn’t hijabis follow the latest style trends?
I believe this is where a true fashionista is born. Even with restrictions, it is commendable that they still achieve an enviable fashion sense.
There are so many prints and materials used for Hijabs. We love how it’s used for religious purposes but still give one a unique and lovely look.
There are different ways you can rock Hijab; it doesn’t have to be boring and it can be as chic as you desire.
You should never be afraid to experiment with your hijab style as you never know when you might come up with the latest trending style.
Wearing the hijab doesn’t mean giving up on personal style. Adorable hijab will definitely complement your beautiful outfits.
Hijabs must not always be worn with following gowns. You can rock your hijab stylishly by wearing skirt and blouse like these beautiful sisters:
In all, here are few rules to follow in styling hijab:
 It is always nice to choose a hijab style that goes with your face cut. Not all hijab styles are appropriate for all face shapes.
Choose different colors and prints for your hijab according to seasons. Go for bright colors in light pastel shades and deep hues and match them with the outfit you want to rock.
 Take help from the various hijab styling tutorial available online to wear your hijabs in several ways rather than just wearing it one way every day.
You can combine your personal style with your religious beliefs and still look fashionable, chic, simple and trendy. If you want to look good without so many struggles, you’ll love your style.
If you are attending to a much fancier event such as a wedding or a party, a formal hijab is just the right thing to complete your glam look. There are so many fancy hijabs available that are embellished with delicate embroideries and beading or made out of fancy fabric.
These days, you don’t need to wear a simple hijab with your fancy formal dresses. So, the perfect way to carry the formal hijab style is with a fancy outfit, a formal hijab and, of course, high heels.
In all, make your own style statement in Hijab. Every culture has its own way of wearing hijabs. Women from all across the globe choose from several different styles of wearing this headgear in a way that is unique and stands out on its own identity. So go ahead and style your hijab the way you want!
Truly, Hijab is making high fashion statements in today’s fashion world.
Let’s have a look at some of the most amazing hijab styles:
Here is step by step guide to Wrap Hijab in a Minute
Putting on your hijab can be easy and quick. You might need to be ready as quickly as we can and you have to wear your hijab in a mimute. All you need is a stylish yet quick fix hijab look. This way to style your hijab is perfect for an outdoor day or even a slay vacation.
For this trendy hijab look, all you need to do is:
Step 1: Fold your scarf’s length into two equal halves.
Step 2: Place the center of your now folded scarf on your head.
Step 3: Take the end of the hijab that comprises of the two loose ends and pass it through the other end that is in the shape of a loop.
Step 3: Tighten the loose ends within the loop to your liking or comfort and voila!
Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers and sisters!!
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