Influential Muslim Women — PICS

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Janet-Jackson-muslim-day

Janet Jackson converted to become a Muslim  (REX/Shutterstock)

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Iman identifies as Muslim, although she does not practice the religion regularly. (REX/Shutterstock)

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Malala Yousafzai (REX/Shutterstock)

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Ellen Burstyn was raised Catholic, but became a follower of Islamic faith after practicing Sufi Islam.(REX/Shutterstock)

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Ilhan Omar, a Somali American politiican in Minnesota, proudly identifies as a Muslim. (REX/Shutterstock)

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Shirin Ebadi, an important human rights activist, is Muslim.(REX/Shutterstock)

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Anousheh Ansari was the first Muslim woman in space. (REX/Shutterstock)

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Negin Farsad is a comedian, actress and writer who identifies as Muslim. (REX/Shutterstock)

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Maysoon Zayid is one of the first female Muslim comedians in America. (REX/Shutterstock)

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Shohreh Aghdashloo(REX/Shutterstock)

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Figure skater Zahra Lari is the first Muslim to compete in her sport wearing a hijab.
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