Khadija Omar captured significant attention at the Miss Universe 2024 event by becoming the first finalist to wear a hijab.
Her representation of Somalia in the event was highlighted by the Instagram account @missuniverse, drawing considerable interest.
Born in the Hagadera refugee camp in Kenya, which is overseen by the Alinjugur UNHCR Field Office, Omar and her family relocated to Canada at the age of 10 in search of a better life.
Her life experiences serve as a source of inspiration, motivating Omar to embrace her identity.
She aims to demonstrate that Muslim girls can effect meaningful change.
She possesses numerous talents, one of which is her proficiency in facial makeup.
Omar is also an influencer and a beauty model, with a passion for photography that she frequently showcases on her Instagram page.
Prior to her participation in Miss Universe 2024, she took part in the Miss World 2021 event, where she made history as the first contestant to wear a hijab at Miss World.
Currently, Omar is in Mexico for the quarantine period leading up to Miss Universe 2024.
She appeared alongside other contestants during the Miss Universe 2024 Grand Final which concluded on Sunday, November 17.
Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024, making her the first Dane to ever win the competition.
