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Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator: Saima Chowdhury

Each Ramadan, Hayat Life honors 30 extraordinary Cultural Muslims who have been an integral part of shaping and improving our society in the last year, unveiling one Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator each day of the holiday. Some are global pop cultural icons, while others are unsung heroes making extraordinary contributions outside the limelight.

As we approach the end of a harrowing pandemic, we at Hayat salute those innovators these Illuminators who have provided much-needed sparks of light during a dark and difficult time.

In that spirit, we are honored to present:

Saima Chowdhury: World’s #1 Hijabi Cosplayer Inspires Next Generation

Fashion, makeup, and cosplay emerging icon Saima Chowdhury has set out to show how creativity and passion can make cosplay and fashion more inclusive. With tutorials and advice, the 26 year-old creative from Birmingham in the UK has inspired a young generation to seek out new forms of self-expression. The British Bengali incorporates her hijab into every cosplay costume, with a focus on classic anime characters.

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