Now playingAfter getting passed over for a promotion, Mouna, a 20-something workaholic Hijabi, decides to take control of her 'naseeb' (destiny!) but her pushy fiancée, Tarek, and overbearing family have other plans in store for her.
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When Mouna misses 'suhoor' (morning meal) during Ramadan, her limits are tested when she's tasked with buying a new outfit to meet Tarek's parents and comes up against a gossiping group of Hijabis while absolutely starving.
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Now playingWhen Mouna misses 'suhoor' (morning meal) during Ramadan, her limits are tested when she's tasked with buying a new outfit to meet Tarek's parents and comes up against a gossiping group of Hijabis while absolutely starving.
When a new diversity position is announced at her work, Mouna must face off against Rakesh, a pansexual South-East Asian co-worker, to prove to her boss who is more diverse and suitable for the top job.
After her younger sister Fatty is catfished, Mouna must protect her family name by breaking into a private chat group of sinister men before 'nude' photos of her sister are leaked online.
During a Layliah (Muslim Hen's night), Mouna and her older cousin Foufou agree to have a 'drama-free' night with no men, but chaos ensues when Tarek turns up unannounced.
After Mouna is offered a scholarship to study at her dream grad school, family drama makes her question if she's ready to accept her uncertain future or not.