I Wore a Turban for the First Time and This Is What Happened

There’s always something new going on in the fashion industry. But with hijabistas becoming more and more visible, we’ve seen different paths taken in how these women wear their hijab, and within this circle has evolved the most popular style: the turban.

Hate them or love them, turbanistas exist and you’ve seen them at least once, whether it’s on social media or a relative back home. Turbanistas have become popular everywhere, and not just in the Middle East. Hijabis in North America have been taking the lead in this newly emerged trend and society’s reaction has been a little confused. Here are a few reactions I’ve received while wearing a turban for the first time…

 

 

 

“Are you Muslim? Does this count as hijab?” – (USA)

 

 

 

 

“But if your friend is Muslim, why isn’t she wearing a turban, too? Is that a different sect of Islam?” – (USA)

 

 

 

 

“Eli 3ala dmaghik dah eh ba2a? Tourban? Teta btlbs zayo!” – (Egypt)

 

 

 

 

“Where are you really from?” – (USA)

 

 

 

 

“Does it fly off? What would happen if I pulled it off? Does it count like taking off the normal Allah hat? – (USA)

 

 

 

 

“3ala fkra kol banat masr labsino, ente ba2a fakra nafsk fashionisat wala eh?” – (Egypt)

 

 

 

 

WE SAID THIS: People will always have something to say about how you choose to appear to society, especially if you’re veiled! Wear whatever makes you happy w toz feel mesh 3agbo!