Find Inspiration I first learned about graham cracker mosques from my Ramadan Crafts Facebook group. But they were mostly kids crafts. I wanted to create something elegant for the adult crafter. So I searched the web for inspiration. I came … Continue reading Making A Festive and Delectable Graham Cracker Mosque
If you’ve read my article about “Ramadan Trees” then you know that many Muslims around the world are looking for a way to bring the magic of twinkling lights and evergreens into their home. For our home we chose a … Continue reading The Twinkling Palm Tree Bringing Ramadan Cheer To Our Home
I’ve been a maker for as long as I can remember. Crafting was my first love. Because as a little girl, whatever I couldn’t afford I could make. #immigrantlife So its only fitting that for the biggest holiday of my … Continue reading A Tour Of My Palm, Floral, and Glimmer Themed Ramadan Decor
This year I gave my family and friends Insha’Allah sticky notes as an Eid favor. They were incredibly easy to make. I’m a stickler for giving gifts that are useful. I utilized the sticky notes template on Vistaprint. They had … Continue reading How To Make Unique Sticky Note Eid Favors
Ramadan Mubarak! I just taught a room full of preschoolers (from different backgrounds) what that means…I hope. Last month, I asked my sons’ preschool teachers if I could share Ramadan with their classmates, holding my breath as many Muslim Americans do … Continue reading A Guide To Sharing Ramadan With A PreK-K Classroom
This year for Ramadan I created a Ramadan Checklist. I have been thinking about Ramadan since last Ramadan, and felt a bit overwhelmed with how much there is to do. I needed to get it down on paper. Also, I’m … Continue reading The 39 To Dos On My Ramadan Checklist
March 8 is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #BalanceForBetter. I’m striking “the balance pose” in support of gender equality. Sometimes the issues seem overwhelming, child marriage, sex trafficking, lack of women representation in government and board rooms, … Continue reading 5 Ways To Celebrate International Women’s Day #BalanceForBetter
March is a big month for literacy. We have Dr. Seuss’s Bday on March 2 and it’s National Reading Awareness Month. Between the ages of 5 and 12, my favorite Saturday ritual was going to our local library with my father. … Continue reading Celebrating National Reading Month With Children’s Books About Ramadan
February is Black History Month. It is also a time I love to reflect on the history of Black Muslim Americans. Last year, I wrote a fairly in-depth article about the history of Black Muslim Americans. Here are some of … Continue reading How I Celebrate Black Muslim History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. was a guiding light during my formative years. As the only brown girl for miles, I often had to choose between retaliation and peaceful protest. Dr. King’s word’s gave me enough hope to choose communication, education, … Continue reading 4 Books About Tolerance & Equality That Small Children Will Love
