As Muslim women around the globe marked World Hijab Day 2020 on Saturday, 2st February,with the theme “Unity in Diversity”,Federation of Muslim women Association Nigeria (FOMWAN) Delta State chapter was not left out.
It held it’s own activities, comprising public lecture, health tips and Lassa fever prevention campaign at Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
Declaring the event open, Hajia Hadiza Ibrahim Shaibu, who is the host and Amirah of FOMWAN Delta State, told invited guests and other participants of the important of the Hijab Day celebration which she said is to create awareness of the Islamic modesty way of dressing for women.
According to her, “the Hijab is very important in Muslim women life because it has been instructed by Almighty Allah and our Holy Prophet (PBUH) that we should cover as women and not expose ourselves to members of the public.”
Hajia Hadiza Shaibu encouraged Muslim women not to be ashamed to wear their Hijab all the time, more importantly when they are going out of their houses.
Speaking further she used the opportunity to speak on the achievements so far made by the organization in the state.
In particular, she referred to the orphanage home and Madrasah land acquired by the organization, all of which she noted were be achieved through collective efforts of members.
Guest lecturers who spoke at the event included Dr. Munirat Agbawhe of General Hospital, Mrs Sherifat Adejimoh, Hajia Rafatu Aliyu. Hajia Fatima AbdulAzeez was the anchor person and Sadiq Oniyesaneyene Musa Media Ambassador to FOMWAN Delta State also added colour to the event.
Dr. Munirat Agbawhe gave health tip on how we can prevent, eradicate lassa fever and other deadly virus in our contemporary society.
Mrs. Sherifat Adejimoh spoke on Unity among Muslims. She said since Muslims have only one Allah, there should be no division among them. “Allah want us to unite that was why Allah brought Salat, Hajj and Umrah for us to unite. Also, another sign of unity is Ramadan which we eat and break the fast the same time, just to foster unity among the Ummah,” she pointed out.
Hajia Rafatu Aliyu on her part advised Muslims in general on the important of Hijab that it gives someone an identity irrespective where you came from.
“The essence of wearing Hijab is that it gives you honour and respect, you don’t have to sell yourselves short like what you see in the society today.
“The way even so married women dress is appealing. When you wear indecent dress you are selling yourselve short, making yourselves look like somebody who is not supposed to be in society. When you are well dressed people see you as someone they should respect and have confidence in.
“What you wear say a lot about you, there is no beauty in half dress, why can’t you go about like dog and other animals and expect to be respected. My final message to women is let put humility in us by wearing our Hijab,” she said.