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First Hijabi Wins Michigan Pageant, Now Aiming for Miss America

Ameera Hashwi, 25, makes history as the first hijab-wearing Miss Wayne County winner in Michigan, championing fitness and community service.

  • Publish date: Thursday، 28 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
First Hijabi Wins Michigan Pageant, Now Aiming for Miss America

The beauty pageant world just made room for a new kind of queen. Ameera Hashwi, a 25-year-old law school grad from Dearborn Heights, has become the first hijab-wearing winner of Miss Wayne County 2025.

Crowned on Sunday in Detroit’s suburbs, Hashwi’s win marks a milestone moment for representation in one of the most diverse areas in Michigan.

Miss Wayne County

Her Cause: Step Up & Serve

Every contestant has to champion a cause, and Ameera’s mission is Step Up & Serve—a campaign that mixes fitness with community service. Think of it as sweat meets heart, aiming to inspire people to get active while giving back.

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A Voice and a Vision

On stage, Ameera showed off her cultural roots with a powerful rendition of Koul Chi Aam Yekhlass by Majida El Roumi. The crowd was hooked, cheering her on as she proved she’s more than just a crown—she’s got talent, too.

What’s Next

With Miss Wayne County under her belt, Ameera now has her eyes on the bigger stage: Miss America. And if her latest win is any sign, she’s ready to shake things up and break more barriers along the way.

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