1. Nadia Hashimi was born on December 12,1977 and is a pediatrician, novelist, and a former Democratic congressional candidate for the United States House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th congressional district.
15 Facts About Nadia Hashimi
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Nadia Hashimi was born on December 12,1977, in Queens, New York, to Afghan parents.
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Nadia Hashimi's parents immigrated to the United States in the early 70's.
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Nadia Hashimi's mother obtained a master's degree in civil engineering in Holland.
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Nadia Hashimi's parents intended to return to Afghanistan after a few years, but the country became unsafe as a result of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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Nadia Hashimi attended Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she obtained degrees in Middle Eastern Studies and Biology.
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Nadia Hashimi went on to obtain her medical degree from SUNY Downstate.
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In 2008, Nadia Hashimi began her medical career working in the emergency department at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC.
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In 2014, Nadia Hashimi released her debut novel, The Pearl that Broke Its Shell.
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Nadia Hashimi is known for her book Sparks Like Stars, which was released in 2021.
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On October 4,2017, Maryland political reporter Ryan Miner of A Miner Detail blog had an off-the-record conversation with Nadia Hashimi and said that soon she may officially declare her candidacy for Maryland's 6th congressional district.
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Nadia Hashimi then hosted a Facebook Live forum to explain her policies in detail and take questions from viewers.
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Nadia Hashimi has received the official endorsement of the Feminist Majority.
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Nadia Hashimi's campaign has focused on bringing her medical expertise into Congress.
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Nadia Hashimi has stated that "The Afghan culture has always been part of my daily life".