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Farhan and Farhana are twin siblings living in London, where they celebrate Ramadan at home while juggling the pressures of high school life. Farhan faces a tough decision when a street gang challenges him, and Farhana struggles to decide whether to wear the hijab to school. Their journey explores the tension between traditional Muslim values and contemporary youth culture, highlighting family loyalty, sibling bonds, and the complexities of growing up in a multicultural setting.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Na'ima Bint Robert
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