Zara's New Eid Dress

Summary of Book

Zara loves all the festivities of Ramadan and Eid. She enjoys visiting with her friends at the mosque and sampling delicious foods from around the world. But one of her favorite things is shopping for her Eid dress. In past years, she wore similar outfits as her friends from different ethnic backgrounds. This year, she wants something uniquely her own. Zara envisions a dress that represents her heritage and her style, a reflection of her culture as an African American Muslim.

Author Biography

Nafisah Abdul-Rahim has been a teacher for thirteen years. She draws her inspiration from her family and her experiences growing up as an African American Muslim. Abdul-Rahim is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lives with her husband and four children.

Illustrator Biography
Nafisah Abdul-Rahim has been a teacher for thirteen years. She draws her inspiration from her family and her experiences growing up as an African American Muslim. Abdul-Rahim is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lives with her husband and four children.