Zahra's Blessing

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with feelings of loss. As she volunteers with her mother at a shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.

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Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.