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Halima Aden becomes the first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to wear a hijab and burkini

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The 21-year-old Somali-American model is making history in Sports Illustrated’s 2019 Swimsuit issue.

Halima Aden makes history as the first model to wear a hijab and burkini for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: .

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., the 21-year-old Somali-American beauty, has just become the first model to wear a hijab and burkini within Sports Illustrated's pages.

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This year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue features Halima Aden, the first model to wear a hijab for the magazine as it tries to redefine traditional standards of beauty and highlight underrepresented women.

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“I never really felt represented because I never could flip through a magazine and see a girl who was wearing a hijab.”

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This year's issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit features Halima Aden, the first model to wear a hijab and burkini, in honor of the issue's theme of 'shattering perceptions.'

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“This feature is proving that a fully covered hijab wearing model can confidently stand alongside a beautiful woman in a revealing bikini."

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On top of her fashion world successes, has also become a vocal advocate for the rights of Muslim women.

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Once again, so proud to be a part of this incredible issue. is leading the way

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Breaking all barriers to achieve the American dream! So proud of ⁦⁩! Halima Aden is the final rookie of SI Swimsuit 2019 - Sports Illustrated

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Halima Aden writes history again. She is the first model everrr to wear a hijab and burkini for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Love. Use the power of fashion and magazines to make society more inclusive.

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Halima Aden breaks boundaries as the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in SI Swimsuit 2019

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