My sister wants to wear a hijab for her quinceañera photo album
A quinceañera is a special celebration when a girl turns fifteen, marking her transition into adulthood in many Latino families. It usually involves a big party and photo shoot for an album. My sister has ADHD and depression, and she's explored different religions over time - first Christian, then Buddhist, and recently she embraced Islam. We're Cuban and weren't raised with any particular religion - I consider myself atheist and generally skeptical about religion being pushed on people, but I respect others' beliefs and try to support her. I've already taken my quinceañera photos (though haven't had the party yet). While my mom and I were choosing the album cover photo, my sister mentioned that for her photos, she wants to wear a hijab as a hair covering since the photographer might be male, but then not wear it at the actual party since only family and female friends would attend. I looked up modest quinceañera dresses online - they're beautiful but more expensive, and the shop where I got my dresses doesn't carry appropriate options for Muslim sisters since most show too much skin. My mom and I worry that if she stops practicing Islam later (she only recently converted), she might regret having hijab photos. Plus, quinceañeras cost thousands and you only turn fifteen once. We're not sure how to find a regular dress with proper sleeves either. The whole situation feels rushed - she only converted recently and is already engaged to someone she met through an online introduction, and they're planning for him to attend her celebration. We're honestly confused about how to handle this and would appreciate some perspective. Assalamu alaikum to any Muslim brothers or sisters reading this!