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'Why I wore a hijab in the Miss Teen Contest'

A Leicestershire teenager is inspiring a generation of Asian women, by entering the Miss Teen Great Britain competition.

Fatimah Bobrah from Scraptoft was one of 61 finalists in the event which took place in Blackpool.

She is 17 and wore a traditional hijab throughout the competition.

Fatima told Jo Bostock why.

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4 minutes