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Why one American high school cancelled ‘Hijab Day’
Earlier this year, a group of Boston area students decided to take part in World Hijab Day. That's a day when both Muslims and non-Muslims try to raise awareness and tolerance by wearing the Islamic head scarf. But in this case, the event didn’t work out as planned.
(Image: Naiara Zerlotini (left) and Sophia Chalabi were disappointed when Hijab Day at Medford High School was called off. Credit: PRI’s The World)
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