<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Rumors recently spread on social media that belly dancer Sofinar had worn the hijab and decided to retire from belly dancing, but Sofinar broke her silence to clarify what happened.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:640/480;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/1a342347-70be-496e-8c1b-6fb6da011cc1.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Sofinar denies retirement and expresses her dissatisfaction</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In a video clip posted on her official Instagram account, Soufiane expressed her surprise and dismay at the circulating news, saying, "Why are videos being circulated showing me as if I've worn the hijab and retired from dancing? Have you really seen me wearing the hijab?" </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:490/626;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e3435ee0-d90c-44ec-a3f7-646d248e1b4b.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Sofinar: "I respect the hijab, but I don't wear it."</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Armenian-born dancer continued, emphasizing that she had not made this decision, adding jokingly, "I was just dancing yesterday. When did I start wearing the hijab? Also, does everyone who stops dancing have to wear the hijab?" She emphasized that she respects the hijab and understands its meaning and value, but that she did not wear it, as rumored.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Who is Sofinar? A quick look at her artistic career.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sofinar, whose real name is Sofinar Julian, was born on December 20, 1983 in Armenia and is of Russian descent. She began her artistic career as a ballet dancer, then moved on to belly dancing, where she gained widespread fame after appearing in the song for the 2013 film "Al-Qashash." Since then, she has become one of the most famous dancers in the Arab world.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:417/735;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a42aebc9-b2e0-46d8-9268-7c066d1c91ea.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">baseless rumors</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Concluding her remarks, Soufiane urged the public to be accurate and not be swayed by false news, emphasizing that the decision to wear the hijab or retire from acting is a personal one that no one should impose on her.<br></p>