Arts + Culture
30 April 2024
Morocco Through the Lens of Zineb Koutten
The up-and-coming photographer, Zineb Koutten, is carving out her own path in the Moroccan fashion industry, led by curiosity and steadfast intuition.
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News
03 January 2019
Ilhan Omar Is the First Woman to Wear Hijab In Congress
The Somali-born lawmaker is one of two Muslim congresswomen sworn into the House of Representatives today.
News Brief
14 November 2017
Barbie Just Released Its First Hijab-Wearing Doll In Honor of Olympic Fencer
Barbie released the new doll as part of its Shero Collection honoring groundbreaking women.
News
01 June 2017
Halima Aden Becomes the First Model to Wear Hijab on the Cover of Vogue
Trailblazing, Somail-American model, Halima Aden, will grace the cover of Vogue Arabia's June issue.
News
08 March 2017
Nike Announces New 'Pro Hijab' for Muslim Women Athletes
Nike announced on Tuesday, that it will be releasing a new performance hijab for Muslim athletes.
News
29 November 2016
Halima Aden Wore a Burkini and Hijab at Miss Minnesota USA to Compete As Her Authentic Self
Halima Aden wore a burkini and hijab and the Miss Minnesota USA pageant during a time when both Muslims and their garments are under threat.
Video
10 June 2016
You Need To Watch This Fabulous Video Highlighting a Century's Worth of Africa’s Hijab Styles
Travel through time with MuslimGirl's '100 Years of Hijab Fashion Part One' that touches down on the continent.
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