Ahmed Mohamed
Ahmed Mohamed is a Sudanese-American student who gained international attention in 2015 for an incident involving a homemade clock that was mistaken for a bomb. Born on August 29, 2001, in Sudan, Mohamed later moved to the United States and became a citizen. He is the son of Mohamed Elhassan Mohamed and practices Islam.
Early Life and Education
Mohamed attended MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas, from 2015 until October 2015. Following the widely publicized clock incident, he transferred to the Qatar Academy in Doha, Qatar, starting in October 2015.
Clock Incident
On September 14, 2015, Mohamed brought a homemade clock to school to show his engineering teacher. However, another teacher suspected it was a bomb, leading to his arrest. The incident sparked widespread support for Mohamed, with many accusing the school of Islamophobia. Mohamed received invitations to prominent events, including the White House Astronomy Night on October 19, 2015.
Media and Public Attention
Mohamed's story garnered significant media attention and public support. His Twitter account, under the handle @IStandWithAhmed, has a substantial following, with over 90,000 followers as of January 2022. He has been verified on social media since September 16, 2015.
Personal Life
Mohamed resides in Doha, Qatar, having moved there in October 2015 after the clock incident. He continues to be an active student and a public figure, advocating for STEM education and against discrimination.
