20 March 2011 Shanna Bukhari, of Pakistani background and representing Britain in the Miss Universe beauty contest, has received threats from all sides. Muslim radicals tell her she betrays her religion, white supremacists say she cannot represent Britain as it’s not her country, and feminists criticise her for participating in a contest based on female beauty. Bukhari has … [Read more...] about British Muslim “Miss Universe” Candidate Receives Death Threats
Shanna Bukhari
First Muslim Model to Represent Britain at Miss Universe Beauty Contest
10 March 2011 Model and English graduate Shanna Bukhari from Rochdale wants to become the first Muslim to represent Britain at the Miss Universe contest in Brazil. Along with 60 other women, she is hoping to come first in the British final fighting. Bukhari also hopes to be a role model for Muslim girls, who do not dare entering contests for fear that it is not permitted by … [Read more...] about First Muslim Model to Represent Britain at Miss Universe Beauty Contest