Punish a Muslim Day: Women in UK told to hide their hijabs

Muslim women across the country are being urged to hide their hijabs on Punish a Muslim Day, which encourages violence against Muslims.

April 3 has been set as Punish a Muslim Day by haters whereby people are "rewarded" for attacking Muslims. Acid attacks, torture and assaults are encouraged.

Messages on social media forums and chat groups warn community members to be careful while heading out on April 3. Women have been urged to avoid picking up children from schools and they have been asked to move around in groups.

"Sisters please be warned that on 3rd April DO NOT GO OUT they have made a national punish a muslim day!" a message on Whatsapp read. "This is not a joke its sick plan they have a pointing system where they will b giving points nd reporting ona site with vids etc punishments include taking off hijabs…beating up and even acid throwing. May Allah protect us all.(sic)."

Women have also been asked to hide their hijabs and to avoid wearing their abayas. "Lock your doors well after you return home and don’t answer the door to anyone you don’t know very well," the message read.

Last month, messages were circulated by post across major UK cities suggesting ways to hurt Muslims. The letters are being investigated by the British counter-terrorism police and they seem to be in response to ISIL-inspired attacks. However, there is still no clarity on who will be awarding these points and who is behind these messages.

About 10 points will be awarded for verbal abuse, and 80 points for throwing acid in a Muslim’s face, the message promises. Hundred points will be awarded to the person who beats up a Muslim and 1000 points will be given for burning or bombing a mosque.

"They have hurt you. They have made your loved ones suffer. They have caused you pain and heartache. What are you going to about it?" read one letter that was circulated online.