Synopsis
As Ali and Claire welcome their first child, Ali's family practise their version of the Muslim tradition of 40 days, looking after the new parents so they can be free to care for the baby.
- Programme: A Believer's Guide to...
- Episode: 01: Becoming Parents
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2022
- Religious Education
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