S'pore lady shields grandmother from the rain with hijab, becomes Internet's newest hero

Creative use of the hijab as well.

Nyi Nyi Thet | July 27, 2016, 11:26 AM

Today posted a picture of a lady shielding a on their Instagram page on 26 July, with the following caption.

"A lady shelters an elderly woman from the rain with her head scarf at West Coast Drive on July 26, 2016."

This is the picture in question.

Image from Today's Instagram Image from Today's Instagram

As it turns out, the lady, Sakinah Tan, utilising the hijab as a makeshift umbrella is actually the elderly woman's granddaughter.

Image from Sakinah Tan's Facebook Image from Sakinah Tan's Facebook

Praise

Tan was rightfully praised across the board.

hijab priceless

hijab friend

hijab friends

With some taking the opportunity to highlight the versatility of the Hijab.

Screenshot from Noor Mastura's Facebook page Screenshot from Noor Mastura's Facebook page

hijab bib

Tan took all the attention in her stride, choosing instead to pay tribute to her 'umbrella'.

Screenshot from Tan's Facebook page Screenshot from Tan's Facebook page

Well done.

 

Top photo from Today's Instagram

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