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Watch: Inspirational Muslim women from history

As it’s International Women’s Day, here’s a video looking at inspirational Muslim women that have left a mark in the history of the world.

From education to astronomy, here are four women we think you should know a bit more about

  • Fatima al-Fihri founded the world’s first university more than 1,000 years ago
  • Mariam al Astrulabi is a well-known scientist known for developing astrolabes
  • Amina the Queen of Zazzau, a skilful warrior who led the biggest Hausa tribe army
  • Fatima Sheikh is widely considered to be India’s first Muslim female teacher

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