Sat May 08 2021
As the 2021 Eid-ul-Fitr inches closer, netizens have taken to social media with a trend of #abayachallege. The challenge sought females to put on an abaya (loose long-sleeved attire worn by women) in several colours and design, on the day of Eid.
Daily Trust Saturday observed that there has been a frenzy since the challenge started on social media with many women opting for an
abaya for this Eid to be part of the challenge.
Recall that last year many Muslims could not go out for Eid due to the COVID-19 lockdown, coupled with the challenge where women, especially wives, were required to dance for or with their husband trended. This year’s challenge has, however, taken a different dimension as it has to do with an outfit, the