By Fatima ZaidiThis year’s Muslim Women’s Day theme was the “The Digitization of Muslim Women and Girls”. We advocate for how digital platforms have significantly aided the empowerment of Muslim women throughout the globe across a variety of spaces and possibilities. This year, Muslim Women’s Day featured models, athletes, content creators, artists and beyond to highlight their…
By AmaniIn the next wave of Palestine advocacy, Alana Hadid is making sure she’s staying in front of it. The Los Angeles-based fashion designer has emerged as one of the most active celebrity voices trying to make sense of the Israeli occupation for social media. Alongside her influential family that includes half-siblings Bella, Gigi, and Anwar…
By hadiqahkhalilWhat first began as a teen blog in a bedroom in New Jersey has now marked the tenth annual global campaign of Muslim Women’s Day. This year, Muslim Girl was honored with an official proclamation by New York City, signaling a full-circle moment as a once youth-driven act of rebellion has evolved into a formidable…
By AmaniA decade ago, Muslim Women’s Day was created in response to the Muslim Ban. It turned invisible frustration into a visible moment vocalizing what had long been true: Muslim women are spoken about, legislated against, and represented, often without ever being heard. Ten years later, the landscape looks different: Muslim women are visible across media,…
By MG StaffLina Hadid defines the conscientious it girl. Known for customizing her wardrobe with the “Free Palestine” tag, she is auctioning a closet of luxury fashion pieces at a high-profile fundraiser in London to raise money for Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine. In 33 Questions, Lina goes on the record about the power of art and fashion…
By MG StaffThe voice behind Hind Rajab’s story can never be neutral. Muslim Girl convened an intimate gathering at SAA Brooklyn during the director’s first visit to New York following her Academy Award nomination. Invited guests viewed the film and entered into conversation with Kaouther over cultural drinks and desserts provided by Moka&Co.. In 33 Questions, Kaouther Ben Hania goes…
By hadiqahkhalilOn the first day of 2026, Zohran Mamdani made history as the city’s first Muslim mayor. For weeks after he won the election, he committed to visiting different mosques across New York City every Friday. This time was different. Muslim Girl accompanied Zohran as he went where no male politician has gone before: the women’s…
By MG StaffOn a quiet day at the Museum of the Moving Image, New Yorkers lined up not to be spoken to, but to be heard. The gathering, hosted by newly-elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was intentionally simple: individual residents, face-to-face with members of the incoming administration, sharing what life in this city actually feels like right now, and what they…
By AmaniOne week ago, New York City elected its first Muslim mayor, my friend and fellow activist Zohran Kwame Mamdani. And, just days later, I ascended the halls of Oxford University to receive my Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law, a program I nearly couldn’t finish when my scholarship was frozen by the Trump administration….
By MG StaffPlestia Alaqad’s weapon of choice? Her pen. By all accounts, Plestia is a normal 23-year-old Muslim girl learning about life, love and growing into herself — except for one thing: she has lived her entire life under occupation, and now she has survived a genocide. Since the start, Plestia sought refuge in her journal by…
By AmaniThis October 7 marks a critical crossroads in history. Two years later, the violence has not only escalated abroad, but reached us here at home in the form of an unprecedented assault on our most basic right: the right to speak. Charlie Kirk — a literal white supremacist — was assassinated only several weeks ago,…
By AmaniGrief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it is also one of the most isolating. After the passing of my mother, I found myself navigating that paradox — carrying love that felt infinite while living with an absence that felt just as vast. I have often turned to the stories that shaped…
By Aymann IsmailWhat follows is the conversation we had that night, whispered in the dark, about what it means to write publicly about our family.
By AmaniEight years ago, we created Muslim Women’s Day to claim space that was never created for us. It became a day to center our voices, celebrate our resilience, and shift the global narrative about who Muslim women are and what we stand for. It has become one of the biggest and most influential media campaigns…
By JUMMANAHTime to get this passed—no more delays.
By JUMMANAHThese are your mantras if you’re looking to stay grounded in what’s real all year long.
By JUMMANAHNo shame, no shade—we’ve got you.
