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The Light in Her Eyes: Hijab - A Symbol and an Identity

Houda al-Habash explains the reasons and significance of wearing the hijab.

Aired 07/19/2012 | Rating NR

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The Light in Her Eyes: Hijab - A Symbol and an Identity

Clip: Season 25 Episode 5 | 3m 40s

Houda al-Habash explains the reasons and significance of wearing the hijab.

Houda al-Habash explains the reasons and significance of wearing the hijab to her students, even though she doesn't require it of them.

Aired 07/19/2012 | Rating NR

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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...

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The Light in Her Eyes: End of Term Speech

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The Light in Her Eyes: Recitation

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Light in Her Eyes: The Biggest Challenge for Muslim Women

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The Light in Her Eyes - Trailer

Preview: S25 Ep5 | 3m 14s | A preacher calls girls to the practice of Islam, teaching them to pursue their ambitions. (3m 14s)

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The Light in Her Eyes: Young Muslim Women at Lunch

Clip: S25 Ep5 | 1m 33s | Four young Muslim women discuss their futures at lunch. (1m 33s)

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