I found this recent video which show a woman’s soccer match and how the other component’s hijab started to fall off, while trying to get the ball from the other team. The opposite team around her ran and formed a tight circle around her to make sure she was hidden and protected while she fixed her hijab. Watching this video made me so happy to see the respect people have for one another no matter the scenario, especially when it comes to religion. The surrounding team expressed sportsmanship, respect, and a simple act of kindness, to make sure this woman was not embarrassed or scared. I have known from prior education the importance of covering women’s hair with a hijab and the privacy it gives to a woman. Very nice to see women come and support one another!
The information from the prior reading of Cairo House mentioned traditions as they come into play with daily life routines (prayers, sacrifices, etc.). Moreover, I did not know how more laid back following some of these traditions were, for example, when she mentioned missing some morning prayers due to oversleeping. I was shocked she wasn’t panicking, scared, or have a punishment. We are often told dramatized statements on traditions of other cultures. I feel as if we were more educated and open-minded to finding the truth about these traditions we wouldn’t assume. As well as, if people were to converse more with other people of different cultures they can get a real insight and education on that culture. Also, this would cut back on the teasing and stereotypes put on a lot of cultures.