If you read my How To Throw A Backyard Eid-al-Adha Celebration, you know I love boho crescent moon dreamcatchers. All of the items are pretty easy to find at Michaels! Since I wanted to stick to the offwhite/gold color family, … Continue reading How To: Crescent Moon Dream Catcher For Eid Decor
For those of you who yearn to hold on to summer for as long as you can, what better than to throw an upscale barbeque for Eid al-Adha. It is the perfect occasion to share delicious grilled lamb and beef … Continue reading How To Throw A Backyard Eid al-Adha Celebration
One of my earliest memories is from Eid-al-Adha. I was 3 years old in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Many people had gathered on my family’s property for the ritual Eid-ul-Adha livestock sacrifice. I remember running into the crowd and peeping out from … Continue reading 3 Eid-al-Adha Traditions To Start With Your Family
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
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
This is the season of giving. Giving gifts to our friends and family, to the people who serve us, and to the most in need. But I’ve begun to notice a nice trend over the last few years, celebrating every … Continue reading Celebrating By Giving Forward
My two boys know that the holidays are coming based on the ridiculous amount of decorations that go up in our home. Living in LA, sometimes it’s the only way to know that the seasons are changing. Both my kids … Continue reading A Lesson on Thanksgiving and Islam
I celebrated my first Thanksgiving in Dallas, Texas in 1987. It marked our first full year in the United States and my mother, father, and I felt blessed to share a meal with my family members who sponsored us. I … Continue reading Making The Perfect Halal Turkey For Thanksgiving + Recipe