Want to know of a Pink Hijab Day event in your area? Here is a growing list of events. Please email Hend El-Buri if you want to add an event to this list.
Everywhere
Organizer: Muslims Against Bullying
Contact info: mab@thecuriousmuslimah.com
Event Info: For every picture we receive of a sister wearing a pink hijab/shawl or a brother wearing a pink kufi/hat, we will donate $1 to programs to help women in developing countries. In the end, the pictures will be combined and made into a video tribute. We’ll show the world how much we raised for these women in developing countries.
Georgia
Location: Ar-Rahman Islamic Center
Organizer: Jannah Gifts
Contact info:
Event info: Jannah Gift’s is hosting a Pink hijab Day Luncheon Oct 23rd 2011. Inshallah it will be at Ar-Rahman Islamic Center from 2pm -6pm. The luncheon will focus on Health and Wellness as well as raising awareness and funds to support breast cancer. The luncheon will offer speeches from survivors, information, bazaar and workshops. JannahGifts.com is an online modest boutique which caters to the sophisticated Muslima. We would like to be the official Sponsor of Pink Hijab Day for the Atlanta , Georgia area. Please let me know how we can be listed on the official Pink Hijab day website. We have created a Pink Hijab day event page for our event http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169413716478501
Illinois
Location: Aqsa School
Organizer:
Contact info: jaskar@aqsa.edu
Event info: Gathering at the Aqsa Islamic School for group photo.
New Jersey
Location: Al-Ghazaly High School & Al-Hikmah Elementary School
Organizer:
Contact info:
Event info: Students are encouraged to come in wearing a pink hijab or kufi. Sweatshirts and long-sleeved shirts with the Pink Hijab Day logo will be sold and proceeds will go toward breast cancer research. Pink wrist bands will also be sold.
Bulgaria
Location:
Organizer: Bulgaria Pink Hijab Day Team
Contact info: pinkhijabday.bg@gmail.com
Event info: This year the initiative was organized by a new foundation “Muhammed” – about parenting and kids.
The program will start at 19:00h and it will include presenting the new foundation, review of Pink Hijab Day 2010 and a lecture about alternative cure for Breast Cancer. There will be also charity bazaar.
Canada
Location: University of British Columbia-Vancouver
Organizer: UBC Muslim Students Association
Contact info: sadoismail@gmail.com
Event info: Ever wondered why Muslim women cover? Wanted to try on a Headscarf? Learn more about Breast Cancer? Help find a Cure? October 26th is YOUR Chance! Visit our booth at the SUB! Pick up a PINK headscarf – Learn why (and how) Muslim Women wear it – Learn about Breast Cancer – MAKE A DONATION! All Proceeds go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Wear Pink Wednesday, October 26th 2011! Together We Will Find a Cure!
South Africa
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Organizer: Voice of the Cape
Contact info: mishkad@vocfm.co.za
Event info: Hosting a mammogram unit outside offices from 10am to 1pm SA time on Wednesday Oct 26, 2011. Will also be selling pink cupcakes with proceeds going toward the breast cancer foundation Reach4Recover. On air, the station will pay tribute to breast cancer survivors and also speak ont he symptoms and signs of breast cancer. Visit http://www.vocfm.co.za for more information.
Assalamu alaikum. Aqsa School is hosting Pink Hijab Day, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. We have invited islamic schools, the mosque, and community members to come show support of this valuable cause. Please help us spread the word. We take a group photo at 1pm insha’Allah.
What: Pink Hijab Day 2011
Where: Aqsa School 7361 W. 92nd St. Bridgeview, IL 60455
When: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 @ 1pm
Thanks!