"I first wore the hijab at the age of 11, just as I was starting secondary school," she recalls. "It was entirely my decision ...

A hijab is a veil worn by certain Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family. Muslim women from 140 countries worldwide celebrate world Hijab Day on 1 February each ...

Khan, who lives in Middlesex County with her two sons and husband, is the founder of World Hijab Day which encourages anyone and everyone to don a hijab and celebrate its meaning on Feb. 1.

Azadeh Navai’s short film follows a rebellious girl who asks questions about when and why she needs to wear a hijab.