Dearborn Heights is celebrating a historic milestone: Ameera Hashwi, a 25-year-old graduate of Wayne State University, was recently crowned Miss Wayne County 2025—becoming the first woman in a hijab to win the title. Hindustan TimesMiss Wayne County
Ameera will champion her service initiative, “Step Up & Serve,” which promotes physical fitness and community engagement, and will now advance to compete in Miss Michigan 2026.Miss Wayne County
Her win is a powerful symbol for Dearborn’s multicultural and Muslim-majority community—representing both representation and progress on a regional stage.
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