Halima Aden Is First Model to Wear Hijab and Burkini in 'Sports Illustrated' Somali-American Aden is no stranger to breaking boundaries. In 2016, she was the
first contestant in
Miss Minnesota USA
to wear a hijab
and burkini. In March of this year,
she was featured
on the cover of
'Vogue Arabia,'
alongside Abdi Omar
and Amina Adan. Now, Aden can add first 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit
model to wear a hijab and burkini to her resume. Halima Aden, to
'Sports Illustrated' Her photoshoot for the magazine took place at Kenya's Watamu Beach. Halima Aden, to
'Sports Illustrated'