My name is Bibi Rizwaana Rujabaily Jafferbeg. Except for my eyes, which remain visible, I wear the full veil (niqab), and I am proud of it. Being a veiled woman has never been a barrier for me. On the contrary, I consider myself independent and fulfilled.

Three years ago, my life changed completely when I lost my husband, the father of my four children. We shared the same vision and always moved forward together, never doing anything without supporting each other.

Together, we used to sell bread, bottled juice, and banana chips. I will always remember the day he left us. It is a date forever marked in my memory. It feels as if thirty years have passed since then.

He was an extraordinary man.

After his passing, I was left with four children to raise and many debts to pay. I had to find the strength and courage to take control of our family’s future.

My husband owned a car. Without hesitation, I decided to use it to start working. I applied for a taxi operation permit and, after eight months of hard work, I was ready to enter what is traditionally considered a man’s profession.

Many people questioned whether a woman could do such a job, especially a woman who wears the full veil. Some colleagues in the region did not appreciate seeing me driving.

But I trusted in God, and everything I did was for my children.

At first, I was afraid, and the challenges were real. But with determination and faith, I continued. Over time, people began to understand and respect my work, and I was pleasantly surprised by the positive reactions from many passengers.

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