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 <br />first contestant in <br />Miss Minnesota USA <br />to wear a hijab <br />and burkini. In March of this year, <br />she was featured <br />on the cover of <br />'Vogue Arabia,' <br />alongside Abdi Omar <br />and Amina Adan. Now, Aden can add first 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit <br />model to wear a hijab and burkini to her resume. Halima Aden, to <br />'Sports Illustrated' Her photoshoot for the magazine took place at Kenya's Watamu Beach. Halima Aden, to <br />'Sports Illustrated'
