The company Mattel introduced a doll Barbie, dressed in white hijab, reports The Washington Post. The creation of the toy was inspired by the American world champion in fencing Ibtihaj Muhammad, who became the first athlete of the Olympic Games, who performed in the Muslim garment. The presentation of the doll took place at the annual Glamor magazine "Woman of the Year" in New York. It was announced that the toy will go on sale in 2018, notes birdinflight.

At the presentation, with a thank-you speech, Ibtihaj Muhammad herself: "As a child I was mocked because of my big feet, and the sport taught me to take and love my own body, and also the power that it can produce. I think that strong legs helped me win the medal at the Olympics, so I wanted the dolls to be large and athletic. Also I really like eyeliner, because I like the strong look of a cat. And Mattel realized everything as it should, right up to the hijab fabric ".