Influential Muslim Women — PICS

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March 27, 2017 11:58AM EDT

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Janet-Jackson-muslim-day — Janet Jackson converted to become a Muslim (REX/Shutterstock)

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iman-muslim-day — Iman identifies as Muslim, although she does not practice the religion regularly. (REX/Shutterstock)

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Malala-Yousafzai-muslim-day — Malala Yousafzai (REX/Shutterstock)

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

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

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

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Anousheh-Ansari-muslim-day — Anousheh Ansari was the first Muslim woman in space. (REX/Shutterstock)

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

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

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Shohreh-Aghdashloo-muslim-day — Shohreh Aghdashloo(REX/Shutterstock)

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