Happy birthday! Ilhan Omar turns 42 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 4, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 42 on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

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Ilhan Omar is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Ilhan Omar has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Omar, a cultural icon

Born Ilhan Abdullahi Omar in Mogadishu on October 4, 1982, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Omar's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Ilhan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ilhan Omar as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Ilhan, you're the best!