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May 30, 2008
"If you know me, you'll know I'm extremely fashionable. I wear extravagant jewelry and wear the hijab in different styles." http://www.danielpipes.org/blog/2007/03/on-new-yorks-khalil-gibran-international.html#latest
"After a great deal of soul searching I decided to follow my heart and cover my hair. Wearing the hijab empowered me to reach my personal and professional goals. It gave me a high stature. People recognized and respected me for what I knew, not for my physical presence. Being a modern woman in traditional garb has made me a role model for young women across the city."http://www.gothamgazette.com/commentary/107.almontaser.shtml
"Many have asked me to take off the hijab in public and wear it when I get to work or class. I very much appreciated their concern and told them not to worry. But taking off the hijab was not something I would do. I cannot compromise when it comes to my beliefs.I would rather die than take it off. For me, it would almost be like asking me to walk around topless."
April 14 2007
2007
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