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
Zucker, Jonny.
2004
An introduction to the Islamic festival of Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr.
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.
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?
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.
Khan, Hena
2008
Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
