Full Title: Laughing all the way to the mosque: a memoir of sorts from the creator of Little Mosque on the Prairie

Zarqa’s “memoir of sorts” is a comical, light hearted glimpse into what it means to embrace many identities. Zarqa is more than a TV show creator, she is a devout Muslim, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a feminist, a  comedian and a Canadian.

WIth honesty and candor, Zarqa shares her experiences as a young Muslim woman growing up in Canada. From her ‘arranged’ marriage – to her struggle for gender equality in the mosque – to the unique bathroom rituals of Muslims, Zarqa’s memoir is rich with spirit and humour! Her optimistic and joyous approach to life is both entertaining and inspiring.

Zarqa demonstrates how to balance conservatism with a free-thinking (albeit sometimes controversial) attitude to religious rituals and Muslim culture. Readers will learn much about the religion of Islam, including traditions such as hajj, the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, and Eid al-Fitr, the feast to mark the end of Ramadan. Above all, Zarqa’s book is about establishing one’s own unique sense of identity despite the pressures to conform that surround us.

Laughing all the way to the mosque is a celebration of life, love and happiness. Try it for yourself and borrow a copy from your local Vaughan Public Library today!