Khadija Omar Makes History as Somalia’s First Hijabi Miss Universe Contestant
Comparisons abound as Omar steps into the Miss Universe spotlight, drawing parallels to Halima Aden, the trailblazing Somali-American model. Aden made history as the first to don a hijab in the 2016 Miss Minnesota USA contest, reaching the semi-finals. Emulating Aden's groundbreaking efforts, Omar champions inclusiveness for Muslim women in the beauty scene.
In 2022, Omar captured attention by securing a place among the Top 13 in the Miss World pageant, marking a historic achievement for Somali representation. Now, she’s…