Zahra Noorbakhsh
As a Guest
3 segments
'See You Tonight!' 'I Needed This!': How A Ritual Friday Gathering Brought Healing
Commentator Zahra Noorbakhsh remembers when a personal crisis and a tragedy across the world coincided and how community and ritual helped her through.
In A Climate Of Fear, A Comedian Remembers What Makes Her Brave
A rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes made comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh uneasy about performing live. Then she remembered a childhood experience that helped her regain her footing.
After Trump's Election, A Nonpracticing Muslim Returns To Prayer
Comic Zahra Noorbakhsh on why she finds herself wanting to connect with her religious traditions. She co-hosts the podcast Good Muslim Bad Muslim.