One of my goals this year has been to support changing the narrative about Islam. That’s why I started IslamiMommy. Today, I made another small step toward that goal. Refinery29 published my article about Ramadan! Yes, I’m geeking out. IslamiMommy … Continue reading Read My Article in Refinery29
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
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
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