Mumbai: Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, took to the stage on Wednesday during the national costume segment, paying homage
Mumbai: Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, took to the stage on Wednesday during the national costume segment, paying homage to her homeland in an ivory gown. What truly caught the attention of many across the globe was the hand-painted cape, paying tribute to both the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, symbolizing unity and coexistence.
Sharing some beautiful photographs on Instagram, Nadeen wrote: “Stepping onto the Miss Universe stage in a gown that carried generations within it was one of the most meaningful moments of my life. Ivory for purity, golden-green embroidery inspired by our villages, a shatweh-inspired crown, and a hand-painted cape honoring Al-Aqsa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing our coexistence and unity.
