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FIFA considering sports hijab created by Montreal woman

Euro-Islam12 years ago02 mins

The Globe and Mail – May 2, 2012 The idea for Montrealer Elham Seyed Javad’s sports hijab was born during the acrimony of Quebec’s reasonable accommodation debate. Now, it could become the debate’s global contribution to soccer. The Montrealer’s prototype has already picked up praise, raising the possibility the Canadian-made creation could ease the way…

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Montreal designer creates sleek sports hijab

researcher14 years ago14 years ago02 mins

Industrial designer Elham Seyed Javad has taken up the cause begun in 2007 when a Muslim girl was barred from a soccer match for wearing a hijab. Then, five Muslim girls were ejected from a tae kwon do tournament for the same reason. “I was so distressed when I learned about it,” Seyed Javad said….

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