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HAYATI FEATURE
F A S H I O N
MUSLIMAH
This month’s front cover of HAYATI is by far my favorite so far. It is so creative,
colorful and a beautiful depiction of a Muslim woman, fashion, style, religion with
a fiery personality. This cover is everything that represents HAYATI and it was
magnificently illustrated by Momna Aakel.
By Fatima Togbe
At 22 years old, Momna Aakel lives in
Brooklyn, NewYork (where she moved
to from Pakistan with her family). She is
a nursing student and aspiring doctor by
day, Inshallah and an amazing illustrator
by night.
so far, but it amazes me to know that she
has not art studies background at all.
Momna started drawing as a hobby but
she has now turned her passion into a
part time gig. Her inspiration can come
from anything as little as an Instagram
Momna has been drawing ever since she picture to a movie she’s watching, she tell
can remember, but it is only in the past us. Since this is still part-time for her, she
year or so (2012) that she decided to share only sketches when she’s in the mood too
her gift with the world. As she gradually or when she has available time. It could
improved on her talent, she went from be every day of every week or sometimes
drawing to illustrating digitally last year. once a week.
She describes her journey as being good
Illustrations by Momna Aakel
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