Ilhan Omar
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Summary
Ilhan Omar was born on October 4, 1981[1], in Mogadishu[2]. She has worked as a politician[3], political staffer[4], civil servant[5], women's rights activist[6], and policy advisor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.011% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259,778 views/month, #107 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Nur Omar Mohamed[9]
- Spouse: Tim Mynett[10]
- Child: Isra Hirsi[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: Somali American[13], Benadiri people[14]
- Occupation: writer[15]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[16]
- Notable work: This is What America Looks Like[17]
- Award received: OkayAfrica 100 Women[18]
- Member of: The Squad[19], Congressional Black Caucus[20], Justice Democrats[21], Congressional Progressive Caucus[22]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Member of political party: Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party[25], Democratic Party[26]
- Commons category: Ilhan Omar[27]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[28]
- Residence: Minneapolis[29]
- Family name: Omar[30]
- Given name: Ilhan[31], Abdullahi[32]
- Significant event: United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2018[33], somaliphobia spike in the mid-2020s[34]
- Official website: https://ilhanomar.com/[35], https://omar.house.gov/[36]
- Work location: Saint Paul[37], Washington, D.C.[38]
- Political ideology: progressivism in the United States[39]
- Described by source: The New York Times[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41], Somali[42]
- Commons Creator page: Ilhan Omar[43]
Why It Matters
Ilhan Omar has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Ilhan Omar born?
Ilhan Omar was born in Mogadishu[2].
Who were Ilhan Omar's parents?
Ilhan Omar's father was Nur Omar Mohamed[9].
Who was Ilhan Omar married to?
Ilhan Omar's spouses include Tim Mynett[10].
What did Ilhan Omar do for work?
Ilhan Omar worked as a politician[3], political staffer[4], civil servant[5], women's rights activist[6], and policy advisor[7].
What awards did Ilhan Omar receive?
Honors received include OkayAfrica 100 Women[18].