Aisha Afrah
BBC Somali
Muslim women around the world have been marking World Hijab Day.
The yearly event, which is celebrated on 1 February, was launched in 2013 to recognise women "who choose to wear the hijab and live a life of modesty", according to the founder's websiteThe organisers also invite all women, regardless their backgrounds and religious affiliations, to wear a hijab for a day, to show solidarity and sisterhood with Muslim women who face prejudice in many parts of the world.
Those taking part have been using the hashtag #WorldHijabDay.
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