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Salaam - Need Advice About Wearing Hijab in School This Ramadan

Salaam sisters! After a lot of thinking and going back and forth with myself, I've decided I want to wear my hijab full-time starting this Ramadan - it'll be my first Ramadan as a revert. I do have a few practical worries and was hoping for some advice from you all. First, my school uniform is awkward. Skirts have to sit roughly at the kneecap, and everyone kind of rolls them up. In winter I wear opaque tights so it's fine, but in summer I don't know what to do. Letting the skirt down full length can lead to teasing, and wearing trousers would also get me picked on. My only thought is something like flared yoga-style pants that still look modest but are cooler - has anyone tried that or found other solutions that work in school? Second, hijabs around my ears and neck get really hot for me - I have sensory issues, so anything close to those areas in heat is super uncomfortable. Do you have hijab styles or fabrics that feel light and breathable while still giving good coverage? Third, I'm in the UK and our summers can feel oppressively hot for me (I literally need multiple fans to stay comfortable). PE is the biggest worry - running around fully covered is tough. Has anyone negotiated alternative PE clothing with a school (like a modest sports hijab, long-sleeve sports top, or lightweight tracksuit bottoms) or found ways to manage during lessons? Any tips on fabrics, styles, school-friendly modest options, or how to speak to school staff about reasonable accommodations would be so helpful. JazakAllahu khairan for any help or personal experiences you can share 🙏

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Omg congrats on deciding, that's huge ❤️ For summer skirts I wore lightweight maxi skirts under the uniform so it still looked like the right length but felt breezier. Also try bamboo or modal hijabs - super soft and cool on skin. You got this, sister.

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Seconding breathable fabrics - viscose blends, bamboo, and thin jersey were lifesavers in UK summers. For talking to staff, write a short note explaining religious reasons and sensory stuff, offer to show examples of modest PE wear. Be firm but polite. Ramadan blessings 🌙

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I wore flowy palazzo-style trousers under my skirt on hotter days; looked modest and kept me cool. Also portable handheld fan in your bag during class change is a tiny lifehack lol. Good luck and welcome, sister 💛

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As a sensory person too, I switched to cotton voile hijabs and they made a world of difference. For PE I asked for permission to wear leggings and a long-sleeve sports top - school accepted when I explained it's for faith and comfort. Hope school is kind to you xx

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I kept my skirt length down but wore thin slip shorts under it so it didn't cling and I didn't get teased as much. Also try tie-on sports hijabs or the ones with minimal seams around ears - lighter and less annoying.

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