The summer Olympics in Rio took the world by surprise with the rising number of participating female athletes. What was more surprising though was the increase in Muslim female athletes at the games, specifically those who choose to cover in hijab. Turkey was the first “Muslim country” to send a woman to compete in the 1963 Olympics.Continue reading “33 Muslim Women in Olympics”
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Cris “Cyborg” Wore Hijab, Support Muslimahs
If you don’t know, Cris “Cyborg” Santos is a Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist world champion with more haters than fans. Known for being a beast in the fight cage, her passionate personality outside fighting is heart warming. She is the number one pound for pound female fighter in the world according to ESPN. Undefeated forContinue reading “Cris “Cyborg” Wore Hijab, Support Muslimahs”
Marina Farook 