Halima Aden
In Africa, hijab is no barrier to success in beauty pageants
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 12, 2022
(RNS) — Two young women have won prominent beauty titles while keeping their heads covered according to Muslim tradition.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: Halima Aden first to wear hijab, burkini
By Erin Jensen — April 30, 2019
(USA Today) — For her shoot, Aden returned to her home country of Kenya. She was born and remained at the Kakuma Refugee Camp until heading for the U.S. at the age of 7.
Hijab-wearing model Halima Aden makes history as July cover star of Allure
By Sara M. Moniuszko — June 20, 2017
(USA Today) The Minnesota native is the first woman to wear a hijab on the magazine’s cover.
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