Halal Gurls

Synopsis

A comedy series offering a candid look into the lives of three 20-something Hijabis living their best lives in Australia as they endure the unseen everyday culture clash between their faith and desire.

First Air Date: 2019-10-04

Last Air Date: 2019-10-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Vonne Patiag

Networks: ABC iview

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Top Cast

Aanisa Vylet as Mouna
Jessica Phoebe Hanna as Foufou
Hajer as Fatty
Bryan Brown as Gordon

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: No Naseeb (2019-10-04)

After 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.
Ep. 2: Not Even Water (2019-10-04)

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.
Ep. 3: Going Up (2019-10-04)

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.
Ep. 4: For the Likes (2019-10-04)

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.
Ep. 5: After Hours (2019-10-04)

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.
Ep. 6: Driving Lessons (2019-10-04)

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.