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“Smart Chic and Hijab Don’t Go Together” Or So A Restaurant Claims
Her Hijab Clashed With Their Dress Code — Cue the Debate
A dinner in New Cairo turned into a heated debate after a hijabi woman was made to feel her hijab didn’t “fit” the place’s so-called dress code.
A Dress Code Check at the Door
It all started when a hijabi woman arrived at a well-known restaurant in New Cairo. She had a reservation, showed up on time, and dressed smart.
But the moment she reached the door, the host gave her a long look up and down before asking if she was sure her booking was for this place — because, he said, “there’s a dress code.”
When she pushed back and asked what exactly was wrong with her outfit, the answers got vague. After some back-and-forth, the host finally showed her in, but the tension didn’t stop there.
The Real Issue Surfaces
Inside, the woman quickly noticed that other guests were dressed just like her — casual but neat.
Yet she felt eyes on her. Staff kept glancing over until her husband finally asked if there was an issue.
That’s when it slipped out: the problem wasn’t her clothes — it was her hijab. The owner, she says, didn’t want that “vibe” for the place. In his eyes, “smart chic” and hijab didn’t mix.
A Story That Hit Home
She left the restaurant with more than just a ruined dinner — she left with a story that touched a nerve for many Egyptians.
In her words, the problem isn’t just one restaurant’s policy but a wider belief that the hijab doesn’t belong in certain place.
But not everyone agreed. Some online defended the owner’s right to choose who fits his brand.
One story — two sides, and a debate that’s far from over.
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