Celebrate AAPI month with Henna Tattooing

Akua Mireku-Baabu
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Bismah Ahmed – a Virginia lobbyist – and Samira Rahimi – a hand model – demonstrated henna tattooing in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Henna comes from the henna plant and has been used in many South Asian, Middle Eastern and Egyptian cultures for hundreds of years.

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Many people wear henna tattoos for good blessings on their wedding day or marriage, but it can also be worn to bring in good blessings for a new year.

Ahmed and Rahimi say that despite your background or gender anyone can get a henna tattoo.

They also say that with the popularity of henna tattoos, you can get a henna tattoo done at most South Asian stores or bazaars.

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