Halima Aden: Biography, Facts and Career
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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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- Full name: Halima Aden
- Born: 1997-09-19
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q28859847
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Halima Aden (Somali: Xaliima Aaden; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model.
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Halima Aden was born on 1997-09-19.
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