"I Am Proud To Be A Muslim" - Bella Hadid
Bella and her siblings namely, Gigi and Anwar are the children of Yolanda and Mohamed Hadid. Mohamed, now a real estate mogul, who was born in Israel and lived in Syria and Lebanon before moving to the US a mere 14-year-old refugee.
As Paper reports,
"My dad was a refugee when he first came to America, so it's actually very close to home for my sister and brother and me," Bella said. "He was always religious, and he always prayed with us. I am proud to be a Muslim."
Bella and Gigi were also spotted protesting against President Trump's Muslim travel ban in February in New York City. However, when asked, Bella told Elle she has a diverse background and believes in promoting kindness and respect.
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