Alia Ansari

Alia Ansari, 37, mother of six was gunned down in Fremont, California on October 19th 2006. She was walking her 3 year old daughter to school and was allegedly targeted because of her Hijab or for the fact that she was a Muslim. This conclusion was reached when there was no motive found behind the shooting and this crime is now treated as a “Hate Crime” by the community.

A local group is organizing a “Wear a Hijab Day” to respond to Alia’s death and all violence toward Muslim women. According to Foundation for Self Reliance or FSR:

“What we know is that the Alia Ansari murder was an act of violence, and possibly an act of hate. It is in the spirit of solidarity that we have planned this day to honor Alia Ansari, and to express our deepest respect for her, and her faith.

We would also like to support all other women, men, and children who wear hijabs or turbans, or dress or look differently, and show them that they are not alone. We are continuously working toward making Fremont a safe home for all.”

For more information, please visit Foundation for Self Reliance and help spread the word.