9 Morning Du'as to Empower You This Ramadan and Beyond
“O you who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance. And glorify His Praises morning and evening.” — [Qur’an 33:41-42] There is something sacred about the transition from the darkness of...
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Solidarity Spotlight: Fareeha Amir with Islamic Relief
Fareeha Amir has been to disaster sites before. But the devastation in Turkiye was unlike anything she had ever seen. In just a few seconds, the earth moved, and entire...
Reach a Modesty Milestone This Ramadan
Ramadan is our yearly opportunity for self-reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual growth. It’s a time to be honest about where we are in our faith journey and what might be holding...
Our Dreamiest Ramadan Drop is Here
Ramadan is a time unlike any other—long nights of prayer, the watercolor sky before Maghrib, and the warmth of breaking fast with loved ones. Our 2023 Ramadan Drop is inspired...
Hanan’s Corner of the World
Hanan Abdu wants you to know that if you love her work, she created it for you.“ The more people said that they felt seen and acknowledged, the more it...
Earthquake in Syria & Turkey: A Letter from Tasneem
Our hearts are heavy and shattered over the devastating earthquake that has struck Syria and Turkey. As the death toll continues to climb 36,000 and counting, the images are simply...
Inspiring Women Rocking Hijab and Breaking Barriers
Happy World Hijab Day, VELA girls! While we believe in celebrating the hijab and those who wear it every day, today we’re taking a moment to highlight trailblazing women who...
From City Girl to Snowing Alps: The Velaclava is Here
Last winter, balaclavas became the ultimate accessory. From the runway to TikTok, the headpiece went from a practical way to stay warm to a fashion statement. A year later, it’s...
Get inspired with these 7 winter fits
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by freezing temps. Yeah, we’ve been there too. The chilliest months of the year are here, but that doesn’t mean you...
4 Winter Party Looks to Style with Silk Chiffon Hijabs
The most festive time of the year is here! From winter weddings and holiday office parties to ringing in the New Year, it’s the season for glitz and glam. If...
Your Cheat Sheet for Styling Printed Hijabs
Printed head scarves can feel intimidating. It’s common to worry about overdoing a look or struggling to find the right coordination. However, while they may require a bit more thought...
What does Hijab mean to you?
“My value as a human is defined by my relationship with God, not by my looks. I cover the irrelevant... I don’t answer to the slaves of God on Earth....
Should Muslim Women Become “Cougars?”: 4 Reasons to Consider a Younger Spouse
It’s an age-old adage that a woman is better off marrying a man who is older than her. Tradition tells us an older man provides stability, a solid career, and...
Hijab Sizes for Every Hijabi: Marwa Atik on Designing Inclusive Sizing
We’ve seen the fashion world move towards inclusive sizing - but what does it mean when it comes to hijabs? We sat down with Marwa, designer and co-founder of VELA,...
The Isms Project - A photo series documenting the Muslim Marriage Crisis from the perspective of Muslim Women
When I was little, I loved playing dress up with my sister. We wouldn’t just borrow my mother’s oversized jackets and high heels, but we would take scarves, blankets and...
Solidarity Spotlight: Reem Elkhaldi with Healing Our Homeland
During a humanitarian trip to Gaza, Reem Elkhaldi saw two young boys, a 5 year old and 14 year old, selling Palestinian frozen ice in the sun for what would...