As Muslims all over the world commemorate World Hijab Day, Muslim women in Osun State have lamented that they are still experiencing discrimination and harassment for adorning themselves with hijab.
The Organisation of Muslim Women, an umbrella body for all Muslim Women in Osun State, stated this position on Friday.
It called on the state government to protect the rights of Muslim women to wear their hijab without any form of harassment.
Addressing a press conference on World Hijab Day 2025, President, Organisation Of Muslim Women, Alhaja Sadiat Dasola Oladapo, appealed to the state Governor, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Jackson Adeleke, to respect, abide by and ensure full implementation of the judgement of Supreme Court on Hijab.
Others leaders of the Organisation of Muslim Women in Osun State, including the Secretary, Alhaja Medinat Adeola Opejin; Assistant Secretary, Alhaja Monsurot Muhammadul-Awal; Treasurer, Dr. Mulikat Hassan; and former Ameerah of FOMWAN, Alhaja Suibat Bolanle Babalola Adubi, also called on the state government to end discrimination and harassment of Muslim women wearing hijab.
A lawyer, Shakirat Asafa Olaore, said those acting in contrast to the Supreme Court judgement on Hijab may be committed to prison for contempt.
The theme for World Hijab Day 2025: “Hijabis Unsilenced,” highlighted the strength and resilience of women who wear the hijab, and called for their voices to be heard.
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