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Definition of Hïjäb (noun); a head covering worn by some Muslim women in public.
Aim of The Hijabi Project 101 is to document, at least,101 biographical accounts from Muslim women who wear the Islamic headscarf.
This project was started in the spirit so that humans can better understand other humans.
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Jonquil Bass is a maths teacher and a parent in a blended family of nine. She talks about what determined her to revert to Islam and her life since. You can see her at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbvlSaQrN6I&t=190s
Tahira Osama originally from Dayton Ohio talks about being raised by 1st generation African American Muslim parents and then raising a 3rd generation herself. She got into fitness and health because of her own struggles and as result transitioned from being a nurse to running and owning a successful fitness studio. You can watch her here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHRBxQJ5rG0&t=385s
Sophia Mela on Rocket Science and Fashion Sophia Mela recounts how her  love of maths  grew into space exploration and overcoming hurdles she faced trying to be modest yet fashionable. Her Hijab was also a challenge in becoming a Karate black belt, cosplaying and modeling, which she persevered and conquered. on Youtube
Miriam Colón elaborates about her spiritual search since childhood and eventually finding Islam.  How she has taken her God given heritage and combined it with her faith. On Youtube
Hijabi Heather Elsayed from Pittsburg talks about her life as she transition into Islam. On Youtube
Mariam Mizhaji an artist of Syrian descent talks about her journey into art and education. You can watch this on YouTube
Zohra Siddiqui a nurse, makeup and henna artist talks about how she started wearing the hijab, the Islamic headscarf, and her experiences  You can watch this on Youtube 
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