Remembering 9/11: Saba Sohail

Saba Sohail spent her childhood raised in the U.S. like many Muslim-Americans. But growing up after 9/11 made her more aware of how important her faith is to her.

"I was more vocal about my beliefs, about Islam in general," she said.

Wearing a headscarf was not a requirement in her family, but a choice, said Sohail, 20. When she came of age, she began to show her faith through her appearance.

"It defines me," said Sohail about her headscarf. 

Earlier this month, she was wearing a bright yellow and floral one as she donated blood at the  in Milpitas. It was part of a Muslims for Life  honoring the victims of 9/11.

"In September, you always want to remember the lives that were lost," she said.