Meet the Salaam Commitee!

Sena Abanoz

  • Major + Year: Psychological Sciences, ‘26
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: Being part of a larger Muslim community!

Manaal Akbar

  • Major + Year: Pathobiology, ‘29
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: The community and the abundance of opportunities we have!

Mujtaba Ather

  • Major + Year: Electrical Engineering, ‘28
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: The various prayer spaces around campus and the community!

Liya Edwards

  • Major + Year: Biological Sciences, ‘28
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: Having a strong Muslim community on campus and support along with the different Muslim organizations. Shoutout to the numerous events they hold along with the resources available for the community! 

Susan Hammami

  • Major + Year: Nutritional Sciences, ‘28
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: All the amazing sisters I’ve had the opportunity to meet and connect with!

Yusra Hashim

  • Major + Year: Allied Health Sciences, ‘29
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: Consistently having a community of people I can rely on!

Yahia Hassan

  • Major + Year: Mechanical Engineering, ‘29
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: Having a masjid on campus that is always filled with people! 

Irsa Tariq

  • Major + Year: Physiology and Neurobiology, ‘29
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: The weekly halaqahs

Neeha Zaman

  • Major + Year: Political Science + Economics, ‘26
  • Favorite thing about being Muslim at UConn: Ramadan iftars and the overall community during that time specifically!