Halima Aden
Halima Aden | |
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Aden at UNICEF on International Women’s Day, 2020 | |
| Born | September 19, 1997 Kakuma, Kenya |
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| Alma mater | St. Cloud State University |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Agency | IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London) |
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.