Aliya's Secret - A Story of Ramadan al-qadi al-qudai Translator: Wesam Charkawi

Translator: Wesam Charkawi

One Hundred Proverbs

Each lesson in Part Two centers on a text that deals with a social

he vows to turn his back upon the world

she discusses the evolution of classes into masses

Aliya's Secret - A Story of Ramadan al-qadi al-qudai Translator: Wesam CharkawiA heartwarming celebration of Ramadan, food, and community Ramadan is coming, and as Abba and Ammi prepare for their month long fast, Aliya hugs a secret to her chest: shes going to fast too! Ammi says shes still too young to fast, but Aliya is determined. At school, she refuses her snack, her luncheven the cupcakes Sanjays mom drops off for his birthday. But when she gets home, she cant resist Ammis sweet, syrupy baklava. Before Aliya can stop