‘American Muslim Of The Year’ Award Goes To Ohio Student Athlete Noor Abukaram At 28th Annual CAIR Banquet
The Council on American-Islamic Relations will recognize Ohio student athlete and activist Noor Abukaram as the “American Muslim of the Year” at its 28th annual banquet on Oct. 29.
Abukaram was on the cross-country running team at Ohio’s Sylvania Northview High School in October 2019.
She was disqualified from her track meet because of her hijab.
After her experience went viral on social media, Abukaram worked with Ohio senator Theresa Gavarone to draft Senate Bill 288.
The legislation 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 Gov. Mike DeWine.
Abukaram’s story has inspired nationwide efforts to protect the right to wear religious clothing in athletics.
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