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Muslim women on breaking down misconceptions and why wearing a hijab is empowering
Sara Awamleh says wearing a hijab makes her feel empowered.
“The hijab is a part of me where I feel powerful and confident because I am 100 per cent myself,” Ms Awamleh told the ABC.
A professional fashion designer in Melbourne, Ms Awamleh has been working to normalise the wearing of hijabs and “modest” fashion.
She said dressing modestly was not just for Muslim women.
“I have this vision where I want to empower women to dress elegantly and powerfully, and it doesn’t matter whether you wear a hijab or not,” Ms Awamleh said.
“I think women are…
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