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Canadian women spark viral hijab to Western dress trend, drawing praise and anger

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First reported by N12 · Jun 23, 2026

What happened

Young Muslim women in Canada are posting before-and-after photos on X, showing hijab images from their countries of origin alongside recent Western-dress photos. The trend has drawn supportive comments about freedom, but also angry reactions from observant Muslims.

  • 01Young Muslim immigrants in Canada are sharing hijab and Western-dress comparison photos on X.
  • 02Some posts celebrate the change, including the line, "The more Muslims cry, the better."
  • 03Supporters call the trend an expression of freedom and women’s liberation.
  • 04Muslim critics condemned the posts and warned of consequences after death.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Canadian women spark viral hijab to Western dress trend, drawing praise and anger
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Canadian women’s hijab transition posts spark backlash online

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