December is a festive month for many people, with holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all taking place during this month. The majority of Muslim families do not celebrate these holidays, and this leaves Muslim kids wondering what these celebrations are all about.
Islamophobia is the prejudice, fear, hostility, or hatred directed at Islam and Muslims, often taking the form of discrimination, exclusion, or violence against individuals or groups perceived as Muslims.
The United States of America has continuously tried to silence and exterminate Native American culture. Through forced removals, broken treaties, and racist violence, the U.S. has spent numerous years and resources on this cause.
As Halloween decorations fill the streets with pumpkins and ghosts, Muslim kids might feel left out of the celebrations. Their friends might be planning to go trick-or-treating or attend a costume party, and Muslim kids are stuck wondering why their family chooses not to celebrate.
The Mawlid Al-Nabi marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and is an annual holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world. This holiday, however, is controversial and scholars argue on the permissibility of it.
Since the United States of America was founded in 1776, there have been numerous movements to right the wrongs in the country. Over two hundred years later, in 2025, there are many injustices that still need correcting. Some would argue that at this time, the country is more split than ever.