By Muslim Mirror Desk,
London : True to her determination and confidence,Muna Jama 27 ,a Muslim beauty pageant refused to wear swimsuit while competing in the Miss Universe Great Britain.
According to the new report published in The Independent,Ms Juma said, : “I wouldn’t wear a bikini to a beach, so I’m not going to wear one in a competition to score points.”
Ms Juma wore multi coloured koftan instead of a bikini at the beauty competition.She told the contest organisers that she would not wear a swimsuit.She walked on to the stage wearing a multi-coloured kaftan, large hooped earrings, a silver choker and black platform shoes.
Muna Jama was invited to the finals of the competition when the pageant officials agreed that she could “wear a cover-up if she chose.”
Two years ago also,Ms Juma,the businesswoman had been invited to apply for Miss Universe GB but she decided not to participate as she was not comfortable stripping down to a bikini for the swimsuit section of the contest, where the women walk up and down the stage, in front of a panel of judges.
Reflecting the confidence she posseses, she wrote on her instagram feed, “You are what you say you are, and your imaginations can be your worst enemy unless you overcome your fears.”
Ms Juma further wrote on the same instagram feed, “This moment has proved that I am capable of almost anything I set my mind to and limitations is a status waiting to be changed. I thank everyone who stood beside me and believed in my vision.”
Miss Universe president Paula Shugart said in a statement: “This decision reflects an important cultural shift we’re all celebrating that empowers women who lead active, purposeful lives … and … will help all of Miss Teen USA’s fans recognise these young women for the strong, inspiring individuals they are.“ The Independent reported.
Ms Juma has also been involved in a campaign against child abuse and migrant crisis. She was drawn to their plight after volunteering to help refugees in Egypt and her home country of Somalia.
Beauty contest has drawn criticism from the critics as it denies the full humanity of women by placing them as the subject of objectification.
It may be recalled that Miss Universe Great Britain started in 1951.