2016 Scarves for Solidarity

Sara Rahman, a junior health science major, poses with her friend Jennifer Celebrados, a junior health science major, holding the Scarves for Solidarity frame to show their participation. TIBIAN AHMED/THE STATESMAN

Dean Timothy Ecklund gave a speech on the importance of promoting diversity on campus during the nation's current political climate. TIBIAN AHMED/THE STATESMAN

Rakia Syed, a sophomore biology major, stood on stage and spoke about her experience wearing the hijab for a day. TIBIAN AHMED/THE STATESMAN

Participants of the event gathered on stage to take photos. TIBIAN AHMED/THE STATESMAN

MSA Chaplain Sanaa Nadeem gives a lecture on modesty of appearance in Islam. TIBIAN AHMED/THE STATESMAN

Saadia Mahmood, freshman biology major, (left) and Lila Zahed, junior psychology and political science major, (right) took part in Scarves for Solidarity. TIBIAN AHMED/THE STATESMAN