The Christmas tree, radiating warmth and beauty, is the center of holiday festivities. As a little immigrant girl, I begged my parents for a 1 ft artificial tree to decorate with popcorn and homemade ornaments. I knew no tree equaled … Continue reading O, Ramadan Tree. Let’s Get To Know Thee.
When I was a little girl, I would watch in fascination as my Christian friends opened up their daily advent calendars. As if Christmas wasn’t exciting enough, there was a daily countdown of treats to explore. So you can imagine … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Ramadan Countdown Calendars
Can you believe Ramadan is just 2 weeks away? It’s not too late to bring some Ramadan spirit to your home decor. I love to DIY my decor. If you don’t have time to be crafty, lucky for you, there are … Continue reading Where To Purchase Your Ramadan Decor
An essential element of western holidays is decorating the fireplace mantle. Pumpkins in the fall, pine cones in the winter, and eggs in the spring. I love celebrating the seasons with my children, so now that Ramadan is around the … Continue reading Decorating the Ramadan Fireplace Mantle
Everyone remembers their childhood best friend. Mine was Amanda, who belonged to a family of Orthodox Christians. Easter, in her home, was full of traditions. Traditions I happily tagged along for. Every year, the women in her family (plus … Continue reading A Look at Easter, the Spring Equinox, and Islamic Traditions
In my experience, President’s Day has historically been just a 3-day weekend. A time to take an adventure with my significant other (and now family of four), to ski slopes, sunnier climates, or a road trip. The must haves being: … Continue reading The Past Is Present: Washington and Our American Values
When I was 14, I asked my school principal if I could decorate one of our school’s display cases. I made my case that our school of 300 white students and me, a Bangladeshi American, should celebrate Black History Month. … Continue reading The Untold Stories Of Black (Muslim) History Month
It was 1987, I was five years old, and my mother and her (fresh off the boat) friends took a trip to Houston. I walked the beach, trailing the group of young Bangladeshi women dressed in salwars. When, a blonde … Continue reading Reflecting On Martin Luther King Jr. Day With A Muslim Mommy
As a little girl, for New Year’s Eve I would stay up late to watch New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Dick Clark. The energy of Time Square, waiting to ring in the next year, was infectious. As I got older, and … Continue reading Starting The Year With Reflection, Remembrance, and Gratitude
Once upon a time, there was a little Muslim immigrant girl who fell in love with Christmas. She loved the lights, the music, the movies, the treats, and most of all; she loved Santa Claus. Her parents couldn’t afford Cabbage … Continue reading Why My Muslim Family Celebrates Christmas
