Copenhagen-based Imam Al-Sadiq Foundation hosts women’s seminar on Hijab and identity

The Imam Al-Sadiq Foundation, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, organized a women’s cultural seminar in Copenhagen titled “Hijab, Identity, and Distinction,” attended by Muslim women from the local community.

In his opening remarks, Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Abdul Hassan Al-Asadi—representative of the Shirazi Authority and head of the foundation—highlighted the religious and cultural significance of the hijab. Al-Asadi emphasized its presence across various faiths and called for promoting it as a moral value through cultural dialogue, especially in the face of modern challenges to Muslim women’s identity in Western societies.

The event featured contributions from several educated women who shared personal stories about wearing the hijab in European societies and the legal and social challenges they face. A parallel program for children was held during the session, and the event concluded with the distribution of gifts and traditional hijabs to attendees.