Biography
Halima Aden (Somali: Xaliima Aaden; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 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.In 2021 she was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women.
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GenderFemale
Birthday1997-09-19 (26 years old)
Birth PlaceKakuma, Kenya
ReligionIslam
Height166-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsOkayAfrica 100 Women, BBC 100 Women
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