As they continued to heckle her, Ms Khan, who was wearing a hijab and a face mask along with a long black gown, stood her ground - she shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is great) in return. Soon ...

For some Muslim women, choosing to stop wearing the hijab, or headscarf, can be a difficult decision to make. They may face a backlash from their family or be shunned by their community.