Halima Aden is the first american muslim teen to wear a hijab in the Miss. Minnesota USA pageant.
Supermodel, activist and humanitarian
First’s:
- First woman to wear a hijab in the Miss. Minnesota USA pageant.
- First contestant to wear a burkini and a hijab
- First hijab wearing model featured on the covers of Vogue Arabia, Allure and British Vogue
- First Somali-American to participate in student government in college
- Crowned first Muslim Homecoming Teen, St.Cloud’s Apollo High School, Minnesota
Honours :
- UNICEF Ambassador, to support UNICEF’s mission to put children first ( July 2018).
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American / Somali-American