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👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
Adam, Sophia's little brother, pointed to the sky.
Moon, he said.
That's right, Mama answered.
See how thin it is?
Sophia nodded.
That's the crescent moon, the beginning of a new month.
Tomorrow is the first day of fasting.
Count me in, Sophia grinned.
Mama woke Sophia when it was so early not even the sun was awake.
Time for a sahur, she sang.
Sophia sat down to a breakfast of eggs, fruit, and dad's pancakes.
But Sophia could barely keep her eyes open.
You have to eat, Grandma told her.
It will chase away the hungries.
Sophia reached for a pancake, but a few minutes later...
Time's up, Dad said.
They got up from the table and unrolled the prayer rugs one by one.
Sophia tried her best to stay awake, but the moment her head touched the ground, sleep came over her.
Mama reached forward to nudge her, but Grandma waved her finger to say, let her sleep.
When Sophia woke up for the second time, it was almost noon.