Cruelty-Free Abayas Will Help Muslim Women Wear Their Vegan Hearts on Their Sleeves

Posted by on October 13, 2016 | Permalink

As the fashion industry embraces stylish, on-trend clothing for Muslim women, PETA is tossing its hat into the ring with this cruelty-free abaya printed with a fun fruit-and-vegetable design.

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PETA has had numerous requests for fashionable, sophisticated abayas that promote humane vegan eating. We’ve sold pro-vegan T-shirts for years, and now, we’ll be offering our Muslim supporters the same opportunity to express their compassion for animals.

Millions of Brits of all faiths – including 20 per cent of 16- to 24-year-olds, according to the research group Mintel – are embracing meat-free meals. Vegans are less likely than meat-eaters to suffer from heart disease, strokes, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. What’s more, every person who goes vegan spares numerous animals daily suffering and a terrifying death in the meat, egg, and dairy industries. Vegan meals are greener, too, as animal agriculture is a leading contributor of the greenhouse-gas emissions that cause climate change. Try vegan eating for yourself: