Ilhan Omar is a Somali-American Politician, Award-winning Human rights Advocate, legislator, public speaker, and Activist from Minnesota, USA. On 15 January 2018, she also won the “Commitment to Service” Martin Luther King Jr. award for her activities related to public welfare.
The 37-year-old Politician is representing the Democratic Party. In addition, she is the first Muslim Somali-American legislator who is elected to the United States office.
On 6 November 2018, Ilhan becomes the first Muslim Somali American woman elected to the US Congress. Moreover, Rashida Tlaib, the 42-year-old Democrat is also joining her in to fight for minorities’ rights and anti-immigrant policies by US President Donald Trump.
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Full Birth Name | Ilhan Omar. |
| Nickname | Omar. |
| Profession | Politician, Activist, Attorney, Public speaker, and legislator. |
| Age (As of 2024) | 42 Years of 2024 |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 4 October 1981. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Mogadishu, Somalia. |
| Nationality | Somali American. |
| Political Party | Democratic Party. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Award | The Martin Luther King Jr. “Commitment to Service” award on January 15, 2018. |
| Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Libra. |
| Ethnicity | East African Somalis descent. |
| Religion | Islam. |
| Current Residence | Minnesota, USA. |
| Famous for | The first Somali American Muslim woman elected to the US Congress. |
| Ilhan Omar Physical Statistics | |
| Height (Tall) | Feet & Inches: 5′ 1″. Centimeters: 155 cm. Meters: 1.55 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 51 Kg. Pounds: 112 lbs. |
| Bra Size | 33B. |
| Body Measurements (Breast-waist-hips) | 34-26-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 6. |
| Tattoo details? | None. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Ilhan Omar Family | |
| Parents | Father: Nur Omar Mohamed. Mother: Benadiri Descent (Name not found). |
| Siblings | Brother: Name not found. Sister: Sahra Noor. |
| Famous Relatives | Grandfather: Abukar (Somalia’s National Marine Transport Director). Uncle: Aunt: |
| Husband & Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Married twice. |
| Dating History? | In a relationship with longtime partner Ahmed. |
| Boyfriend | Ahmed Hirsi. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | 1. Ahmed Nur Said Elmi (2009 – 2017). 2. Ahmed Hirsi (2011 – Present), tied the knot despite being legally married to her first spouse “Ahmed Nur Said Elmi”. |
| Children | Son: Adnan Daughters: Isra and Ilwad. |
| Other Relations | NA. |
| Ilhan Omar Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate with Bachelor’ degree (in Political Science Study) from North Dakota State University (In 2011). |
| School | Edison High School. |
| College/ University | North Dakota State University (Fargo, North Dakota). |
| Ilhan Omar Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Johnny Depp. Actress: Jennifer Aniston. |
| Dream Holiday Destination | India. |
| Favorite Color | Black. |
| Love to do | Reading. |
| Favorite Food | Spanish & Chinese Dishes. |
| Wealth | |
| Net worth (approx.) | $2.15 Million US dollars (As of 2018). |
| Earnings, Salary, Income per month | $150K – $190K USD. |
| Ilhan Omar Contact Details | |
| Office Address | Not Known |
| Home Details | Will Update. |
| Mobile or Phone Number | N.A. |
| Email Address | info@ilhanomar.com |
| Official Website | ilhanomar.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Ilhan Omar
- This Minnesota’s Leader was born on the 4th of October 1981 in Mogadishu, Somalia. Hence, Ilhan Omar’s age is around 37 years old, as of 2018.
- Her father Nur Omar Mohamed has worked as a teaching trainer. In addition, her mother died when she was a child. Therefore, her dad Nur and grandfather Abukar raised her in Baydhabo.
- At the age of 8 years old, she fled Somalia’s country’s civil war along with her parents in 1991.
- In addition, she spent the next 4 years of her life in a refugee camp in Kenya.
- In 1997, she moved along with her whole family to the United States and settled in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis.
- Earlier, she doesn’t know the English language. But, she has learned to speak and write English within 3 months in Minneapolis.
Money Factor:
- The estimated Net worth of Ilhan Omar is $2.15 Million US dollars.
- She attended North Dakota State University to complete her graduation in Political Science. Earlier, she completed her high school education at Edison High School.
Ilhan Omar Personal Life:
Ilhan engaged her boyfriend Ahmed Hirsi in 2002. But, they separated due to some personal issues in 2008. Later in 2009, Omar tied the knot with her first husband Ahmed Nur Said Elmi. But again, she has some differences with him. As a result, she has filed for her divorce in 2011.
Ilhan Omar Children:
She has a Son named Adnan and two daughters Isra and Ilwad.
Figure Measurement:
- Ilhan’s height stands 5 feet 1 inch tall (155 cm). Omar is having a lean body and her weight is around 51 Kg (112 pounds).
- She has also featured in the “Girls Like You” music video song by Maroon 5.
- She loves to spend her time on the welfare of people and the society around her.