Women from "Down Under" Supporting the Hijab

By Jasmine Roziers

Australia has a history of discriminating against people of different ethnicities and religions, especially after 9/11 in New York, US. There have been reports lately of Mosque's being vandalized. Not all Australians are living in Islamophobia, a group of women from Canberra have organized an event to recognize Eid Al-Adha. The event consist of non-Muslim women and Muslim citizens to celebrate Eid Al-Adha with trying on hijabs and even giving flowers to Muslim families. Annabelle Lee, one of the event participants spoke to The Canberra Times, "We told them we were sorry you've been treated so badly in the media and we wanted to say we stand with you in solidarity and we want to share love instead of hate." Lee along with others wanted to give their solidarity and apologizes to the Muslims in the community for the treatment they receive. On Islam reports, "Attended an Islamic festival in the Australian capital, 10 women gave away flowers to feasting Muslim women, children and men attending `Eid morning prayers at the AIS Stadium in Bruce." The Muslim community accepted the solidarity with great appreciation.