A years-old video depicting Saudi Arabian influencer Sarah Al-Wadani informing her father of her intention to stop wearing the hijab is rapidly gaining traction online [[1]]. The resurfaced clip is being widely shared alongside Al-Wadani’s recent unveiling, marked by a new video showcasing her appearance without the traditional head covering, sparking debate about personal choice and cultural expectations [[3]]. The story highlights a growing trend of female influencers publicly navigating shifts in religious practice and challenging societal norms in the digital age.
Social media users are recirculating a previously shared video featuring influencer Sarah Al-Wadani and her father’s reaction to her telling him she planned to remove her hijab.
In the video, Al-Wadani tells her father, “There’s something I’m going to do, don’t be shocked… I’m going to take off the hijab.” He responds, “Don’t tire yourself out, you won’t do it.” The conversation repeats, with the father repeatedly stating, “You won’t do it,” while Al-Wadani asks, “Why wouldn’t I?” to which he again replies, “You won’t do it.”
The resurfacing of the older video coincides with Al-Wadani posting her first video after removing her hijab. The new video showcases her features and details of her appearance with her hair uncovered.
