Supporting Muslim Doula Clients: Ramadan Dinner & Learning! 2026

Southeast Michigan is home to 240,000+ Muslims. New immigrants and refugees from Muslim countries experiencing conflicts are often of childbearing age. As doulas, we have the opportunity to learn more about Islam and about supporting Muslim and/or refugee clients through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Bibimah started attending births in refugee camps before arriving in the U.S., and she continues to support the Afghan community here as an on-call doula. Khadijah is a homebirth midwife in private practice with years of birthworker experience. Come learn from these amazing women!

Info: We will answer quiz questions about Islam in a group setting so that non-Muslims can learn some basic information about the religion in a supportive learning atmosphere. The activities planned are fun and educational. If you've ever wondered why some Muslim women cover their hair or whether the words "Allah" and "God" mean the same thing to Muslims and Christians, come find out! Do YOU know which country in the world has the highest number of Muslims??? People who would like to try on hijab will be encouraged to try it out! (It is not disrespectful for non-believers to try hijab.)

Info: We will have traditional food for breaking a Ramadan daylight fast available for all participants

Info: Learn from Bibimah and Khadijah about what Muslim clients need most in a prepared doula!

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