(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/24/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it plans to recognize Ohio student athlete and activist Noor Abukaram as the American Muslim of the Year at its 28th annual banquet on October 29th.
Noor Abukaram was an athlete on the cross-country running team at Ohio’s Sylvania Northview High School in October 2019 when she was disqualified from her track meet because of her hijab.
After information about her experience went viral on social media, Abukaram worked with Ohio senator Theresa Gavarone to write Senate Bill 288, which prohibits schools and interscholastic organizations from adopting rules banning the wearing of religious apparel during athletic events. The bill was signed into law in February by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Abukaram’s story has inspired nationwide efforts to protect the right to wear religious clothing in athletics.
CAIR plans to present the American Muslim of the Year award to Abukaram at its 28th annual banquet, themed “Securing the Blessings of Faith and Democracy,” in Arlington, Va., on October 29th.
SEE: She Was Disqualified for Running With a Hijab. Here’s How Noor Alexandria Abukaram Fought Back
https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a35618728/noor-alexandria-abukaram-human-race/
WATCH: Let Noor Run
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