Sana Rafi grew up spending Eid in different places, but her fondest memories include celebrating it in Lahore, Pakistan, with her large extended family and copious amounts of food. Inspired by her son and daughter—along with a deep desire to showcase Muslim characters—she is the author of Little Seeds of Promise and A Mermaid Girl. Visit sanarafi.com to learn more.

Mariam Quraishi spent most of her childhood Eids in Karachi,  Pakistan, where she could be found guzzling down many bowls of sheer khurma before the holiday dinner. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she now designs and occasionally illustrates them as well. Learn more about her at mariamquraishi.com.