Halima Aden Quotes


I don't just want to support only Muslim women. I want to inspire women across the board, and I'm hoping they won't allow things to get in the way.


Citations

Aden, Halima. Interview by Aimee Blanchette. Star Tribune, 25 Nov. 2016.

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Halima Aden
Halima Aden
  • Born: September 19, 1997
  • Nationality: Somali, American
  • Profession: Model

Halima Aden is a Somali-American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, where she was a semi-finalist. Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to IMG Models. She was also the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.