The questions during the live Twitter chat with the singer, songwriter and composer Sami Yusuf a few weeks ago were pouring in, hundreds every few minutes

For months, perhaps even for years, I had been composing in my mind the letter I was going to write to my daughter before she left for college

Last Friday, as I was waiting, blue-gowned, in the hospital for my bi-annual mammography results, I scrolled through my Facebook feed and saw the tributes pouring in.

Each family has its own particular traditions around Ramadan – from special foods and family recipes to ways in which we celebrate the month with our children and our neighbors.

Thank you again for being a part of the blog this year; I’m already looking forward to next year! The plan is to do “30 Days 30 Inspiring Stories

Wishing you all a wonderful Eid! Hope it was joyous, with family and friends and festivities. Thank you so much for reading along for the past 30 days

My dear friend Bano AuntyThe local community room is alive with music blaring, a myriad of costumes, laughter and aromas of spicy food

Each year I try and host an interfaith iftaar with friends and neighbors. It’s a time to share our traditions with friends of different faiths, and a chance for them

My dear friend GayleMy wish for everyone, that you have a friend like Gayle in your life. Her generosity, kindness, and love are something else. Thank you so much for

My dear friend Humera RahmanIt's the last day of Ramadan and in a few hours my family and I will congregate at a Lebanese restaurant to break our final fast

My wonderful Mom!A lot has already been said about the essence of Ramadan, and I am sure we have all gained and learnt a lot from everyone’s

One of our many traditions during Ramadan, when it’s not in the summer, is that my mom and I go into school and give a presentation on

One of my traditions during Ramadan has been to make cards to raise money for children’s education, either for the children that I have