Profile Of Khadija Omar, Miss Somalia Who Becomes Miss Universe's First Hijab Finalist

JAKARTA - The figure of Khadija Omar stole the attention at the Miss Universe 2024 event. The reason is, Khadija is the first finalist in the Miss Universe event wearing a hijab.

Attention was paid to Khadija Omar after the Instagram account @missuniverse announced that he represented the country of Somalia. To find out more about Khadija Omar, here is the full profile summarized by the VOI team from various sources.

Reporting from Grazia Magazine, Khadija Omar was born in the Hagadera refugee camp, Kenya, managed by the Alinjugur UNHCR Field Office. At the age of 10, he and his family migrated to Canada for a better life.

His life experience continues to inspire Khadija Omar to become himself today. He wanted to be proof that Muslim girls could make changes.

Khadija Omar has many talents, one of which is his ability to be qualified in facial makeup. He is also an influencer, a beauty model, to a hobby in photography that he often shares on his Instagram @khadija.omarr.

Before joining Miss Universe 2024, Khadija Omar had previously participated in the Miss World 2021 event. At that time, he also made history as the first contestant to wear the hijab at Miss World.

Meanwhile, Khadjia Omar is currently in Mexico for the Miss Universe 2024 quarantine period. She will appear with other contestants on the night of the Miss Universe 2024 Grand Final on November 16.