Hijab, or head scarf, is a growing phenomenon amongst Muslim women around the world -  and particularly here in the United States. Mainstream America has been encountering Islam and Hijab like never before. NPR’s intern Hassanah El-Yacoubi, dug a little deeper to shed light on women who wear hijab with not only empowerment but as a fashion statement as well.

America: Perfect for Hijabis

The hijab, or head scarf, is a growing phenomenon amongst Muslim women around the world but particularly in the United States. Mainstream America has been encountering Islam and the hijab like never before. NPR's Hassanah El-Yacoubi tells us more. 

Hassanah EL-Yacoubi

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