Ramadan & Eid-al-Fitr

A mix of fiction and nonfiction for children celebrating Ramadan, the most important religious observance for Muslims around the world, and the 3-day celebration of Eid-al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan

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Celebrating Ramadan

Celebrating Ramadan

Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane.
2001



Eid-al-Fitr

Eid-al-Fitr

Jones, Grace, author.
2015


Fasting and dates : a Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr story

Fasting and dates : a Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr story

Zucker, Jonny.
2004

An introduction to the Islamic festival of Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr.

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The gift of Ramadan

The gift of Ramadan

Lumbard, Alexis York, 1981- author
2019

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.

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L'Eid de Samira = Samira's Eid

L'Eid de Samira = Samira's Eid

Aktar, Nasreen
1999

The sighting of the thin new moon signals the start of the Muslim festival of Eid, a day of celebration for Samira and her family. The Ramadan fast is over and now it is time for prayers and presents. But what is the story that the surprise visitor has to tell?

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Nabeel's new pants : an Eid tale

Nabeel's new pants : an Eid tale

Gilani-Williams, Fawzia
2010

While buying gifts for his family to wear to the mosque on Eid a shoemaker is persuaded to get new pants for himself, but the only pair available is too long and no one seems to have time to shorten them.

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Night of the moon

Night of the moon

Khan, Hena
2008

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

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A party in Ramadan

A party in Ramadan

Mobin-Uddin, Asma.
2009

Ramadan is coming and Leena is excited. Although she is too young to fast each day during the Muslim holy month, she decides to fast on a Friday that her aunt will be visiting. Now Leena has a dilemma. She receives an invitation to a party which happens to fall on that same Friday. Leena doesn't want to miss the party, but she doesn't want to miss fasting either. So Leena decides to go to the party, but not eat or drink Later, she will join her family for the meal known as iftar, when the daily fast is broken. But when Leena, who is the only Muslim at the party, sees her friends enjoying fresh lemonade and chocolate cake, her stomach starts to growl and her head begins to hurt. Will she keep her Ramadan fast?

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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Lukidis, Lydia, author
2020



Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr

Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr

Kerven, Rosalind
2010

Introduces this Muslim holiday, discussing when it takes place, its history and significance, preparations, how it is celebrated, and the foods that are eaten on it.

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Ramadan moon

Ramadan moon

Robert, Na'íma bint
2009

A description of the celebration of the Islamic holiday of Ramadan with its concluding celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr from the perspective of children and their family.

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Ramadan

Ramadan

Ghazi, Suhaib Hamid
1996

Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion.

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Ramadan

Ramadan

Douglass, Susan L. (Susan Lynn), 1950-
2004

An introduction to Islamic observances during the month of Ramadan and the subsequent festival of Eid-al-Fitr.

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Ramadhan and Eid-ul-fitr

Ramadhan and Eid-ul-fitr

Jessa, Azra, 1995-
2007



Under the Ramadan moon

Under the Ramadan moon

Whitman, Sylvia, 1961-
2013


The white nights of Ramadan

The white nights of Ramadan

Addasi, Maha, 1968-
2008


Zara's new Eid dress

Zara's new Eid dress

Abdul-Rahim, Nafisah, author.
2020

Zara loves all the festivities of Ramadan and Eid. She enjoys visiting with her friends at the mosque and sampling delicious foods from around the world. But one of her favorite things is shopping for her Eid dress. In past years, she wore similar outfits as her friends from different ethnic backgrounds. This year, she wants something uniquely her own. Zara envisions a dress that represents her heritage and her style, a reflection of her culture as an African American Muslim. This picture book for children shares the story of Azra as she seeks the perfect dress for Eid, while offering insight into her Muslim culture.

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