Hijab-wearing Model Halima Aden Quits Modeling, Cites Religious Beliefs

Halima Aden, a renowned "hijabi" model, has retired from runway modeling as she said it was against her religious beliefs. "Being a 'hijabi' is truly a journey with lots of highs and lows," she said. The 23-year old American model made her debut as a semi-finalist in 2016 at Miss Minnesota wearing a hijab. She has also been a cover model for reputed magazines like British Vogue and Allure.