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Afghan-American novelist and pediatrician (born )

Nadia Hashimi (born December 12, ) is a pediatrician, novelist, and a former Democratic congressional candidate for the United States House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th congressional district.^[3] Hashimi is the author of three international bestselling novels, The Pearl that Broke Its Shell,When the Moon Is Low, and A House Without Windows.^[4]

Early life

Hashimi was born on December 12, , in Queens, New York, to Afghan parents.

Her parents immigrated to the United States in the early 70's. Her mother obtained a master's degree in civil engineering in Holland.^{[citation needed][4]}

Her parents intended to return to Afghanistan after a few years, but the country became unsafe as a result of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.^[5] They remained in New York and became entrepreneurs.

Nadia Hashimi and her brother were raised in both New Jersey and ups