16 Struggles Every Muslim Girl Will Understand

    But what are you wearing for Eid?

    1. Being catcalled with phrases like "Habibi" or "MashAllah".

    2. Having to help prepare iftar with your mum while your brother watches TV.

    You're basically tortured with food you can't eat. Meanwhile, the men stay away during the cooking, come to the kitchen when the food is ready, eat it, and leave.

    3. Struggling to hide the fact that you're on your period from your dad and brother.

    4. Having to tell someone you're not praying when they ask you whether you are.

    5. Feeling sneaky when you eat during your week off in Ramadan.

    6. Spending the last day of Ramadan trying to figure out what to wear for Eid.

    7. Actually enjoying making up for your missed Ramadan fasts during winter.

    Daylight savings mean you get shorter days and longer nights, which means more time to eat fooooood.

    8. Being asked why you're studying or working when you should be at home making babies.

    9. People assuming you're in a relationship with any guys you hang out with alone.

    10. Resisting the urge to buy a cute top because it's too revealing.

    11. Being told not to leave the house without a mahram.

    12. Being asked endless questions about wearing a hijab.

    And if you don't wear one, having to explain why.

    13. Having to listen to the media debate your rights as a Muslim woman.

    14. Rocking up to the beach in a burkini or leggings and a T-shirt in the scorching hot sun.

    15. Squeezing in at the back of your mosque because of the sheer number of brothers.

    16. And, of course, having discussions about marriage with your parents at the age of 15.