Zakia Ahmad
Hazara woman mountaineer
About Zakia Ahmad
Zakia Ahmad, also known as River Ahmad, is a Hazara woman mountaineer and the first woman from Afghanistan to summit Mount Everest on May 21, 2026. She paid tribute with her historic accent to millions of Afghan women and girls, using her voice and platform to advocate for women's education, freedom, and mental health.
Early life and education Ahmad was born in the 1990s in Jaghori District, Ghazni Province.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zakia Ahmad. https://biography.guide/zakia-ahmad/
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