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
Decorating evergreen trees, exchanging gifts, and adorning your home in winter vibes did not originate with Christmas, but rather ancient traditions celebrating the winter solstice. Last year I wrote an 800-word essay on “Why My Muslim Family Celebrates Christmas”. That … Continue reading Winter Vibes For All: How Our Muslim American Family Celebrates The Holidays
While I was perusing through the aisles of Michaels (aka my happy place), I stumbled upon this $6 find, Creatology’s Give Thanks Wood Craft Kit. Which is currently on clearance for $3! I thought it was the perfect base for … Continue reading How I Remixed Michael’s Harvest Craft For Kids
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
