In honor of World Hijab Day, celebrated on Feb. 1, here are six hijab-wearing influencers, models and athletes breaking the mold.
World Hijab Day: 6 hijabi influencers to follow
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Habiba Da Silva
In honor of the day, the Lebanese Brazilian influencer shared her experience wearing the hijab on Instagram, saying it makes her “feel empowered.” Da Silva owns a label that offers durable, non-slip headscarves.
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Zainab Al-Eqabi
The Iraqi para-athlete made her runway debut in 2022 walking at Boss’s show at Milan Fashion Week. She was the only hijabi on the catwalk at the event.
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Halima Aden
The Somali American model, who was born in a Kenyan refugee camp, made headlines as the first hijab-wearing model when she made her runway debut at the Yeezy Season 5 show in 2016.
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Ibtihaj Muhammad
The US fencer made history during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as the first American athlete to compete at the games wearing a hijab.
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Soha Taha
With over 798,000 followers on Instagram, the influencer has been inspiring her fans with her chic, modest style. She also shares styling tips with her followers on TikTok.
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Omaya Zein
The US blogger shares fashion, travel and lifestyle videos with her supporters.