Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Books about or set during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is often observed by fasting, prayer, and reflection. Eid al-Fitr celebrates breaking of the fast at the end of Ramadan, and is one of the most important Muslim holidays of the year.

Updated February 27, 2026
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Books about or set during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is often observed by fasting, prayer, and reflection. Eid al-Fitr celebrates breaking of the fast at the end of Ramadan, and is one of the most important Muslim holidays of the year.

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Once upon an Eid : stories of hope and joy by 15 Muslim voices
Paper Book
A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed and Morris finalist S. K. Ali Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year:...
Ramadan Kareem
Yuksel, M. O.
Paper Book
From M. O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly, the acclaimed creators of the award-winning In My Mosque, comes Ramadan Kareem--a delightful, diverse celebration of Ramadan around the world. Don't miss this modern classic that celebrates the emotions and joy of this important holiday. Come in and...
Lailah's lunchbox : a Ramadan story
Faruqi, Reem.
Paper Book
Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon's vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative...
Rabia's Eid
Khan, Rukhsana
Paper Book
Join a young girl and her family in this Step 2 reader as they celebrate Eid-al-fitr, a holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Perfect for readers ages 4-6. It's Eid-al-fitr-the last day of Ramadan, which means it is the last day for Rabia to fast with...
Ramadan : the holy month of fasting
Khan, Ausma Zehanat
Paper Book
The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fastingexplores the...
Under the Ramadan moon
Whitman, Sylvia
Paper Book
"We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon. We give to the poor, and read Qur'an, under the moon. We live our faith, until next year under the moon, under the moon, under the Ramadan moon." Ramadan is one of the most special months of the...
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Khan, Sara (Children's author)
Paper Book
Join Raya and her mama and aba as they enjoy iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, do good deeds around their community and visit the mosque. Raya is celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with her family and inviting you along to learn more! It's a time full of...
Moon's Ramadan
Kazi, Natasha Khan
Paper Book
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A School Library Journal Best Book A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book A Bank Street Best Children's Book With radiant and welcoming art, Natasha Khan Kazi's debut picture book is a modern holiday classic that...
Cookies and crescents : an Eid story
Dutka, Nada Shawish
Paper Book
A touching picture book about moving neighborhoods in the midst of Eid preparations, Cookies and Crescents explores how traditions can evolve when we embrace the possibilities of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away and Amira's Picture Day...
Fawzia Gilani's Treasury of Eid tales
Gilani-Williams, Fawzia.
Paper Book
Celebrate the Spirit of Eid Through Stories of Faith, Kindness, and Giving Join beloved characters like sweet Nena, generous Michaeel Adam, and the magical Drummer of Dushang in this heartwarming collection of 14 short stories inspired by the joy and meaning of Eid. Each tale...
Maymoona's moon : a special Eid story
Gutta, Razeena Omar
Paper Book
Maymoona's Moon is a heartwarming picture book about the end of Ramadan, and waiting for Eid to begin. Written by Razeena Omar Guta and illustrated by beloved Muslim illustrator Zayneb Haleem (@idotdoodle), readers aged 3 to 8 years...
Noura's crescent moon
Khan, Zainab
Paper Book
Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in this charming picture-book debut. Noura can't wait for the sun to go down! With Ramadan and her first month of fasting almost over, she and...
The house without lights
Faruqi, Reem.
Paper Book
In this heartwarming holiday picture book, House misses being decorated for the winter holidays . . . but is delighted to be lit up for Eid instead. After seeing all of its neighbors' twinkling lights for the winter holidays, House hopes to shine too. When Huda and her family...
It's Ramadan, Curious George
Khan, Hena.
Ebook
George celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. "A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for a new generation." --The New YorkerGeorge helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal...
Ramadan on Rahma Road : a recipe storybook
Gutta, Razeena Omar
★ "An exceptional book about Ramadan that celebrates the breaking of the daily fast and the sharing of the transcendent power of food." -- School Library Journal In the houses of Rahma Road are people from all over the world. Some are fasting for Ramadan, and...
The month of Ramadan
Inda Ahmad Zahri
Explore Ramadan through the eyes of a child in this graceful and authentic story that illuminates the sense of belonging that this month of fasting, prayer, and reflection brings. This month is different from the others. It starts with the sighting of a new crescent moon. 'Slow down, be kind to...
Looking for the Eid moon
Abaza, Sahtinay
Paper Book
Sara can't wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It's a wonderful holiday with festive decorations, special foods, and family and friends getting together. But Eid won't begin until the crescent moon is spotted.
Samira's Eid = Sam ir a d i Ida
Aktar, Nasreen.
Paper Book
Once upon an Eid : stories of hope and joy by 15 Muslim voices
Ebook
STARRED REVIEW *"Thoughtful and uplifting." ―Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW *"A range of diverse, multidimensional characters . . . A stimulating, celebratory read." ―Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW *"A joyous title that radiates love." ―...
Once upon an Eid : stories of hope and joy by 15 Muslim voices
Paper Book
A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed and Morris finalist S. K. Ali Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year:...
Ramadan on Rahma Road : a recipe storybook
Gutta, Razeena Omar
★ "An exceptional book about Ramadan that celebrates the breaking of the daily fast and the sharing of the transcendent power of food." -- School Library Journal In the houses of Rahma Road are people from all over the world. Some are fasting for Ramadan, and...
Aliya's secret : a story of Ramadan
Zaman, Farida
Paper Book
A heartwarming celebration of Ramadan, food, and community Ramadan is coming, and as Abba and Ammi prepare for their month-long fast, Aliya hugs a secret to her chest: she's going to fast too! Ammi says she's still too young to fast, but Aliya is determined. At school, she refuses her...
The gift of Ramadan
Lumbard, Rabiah York.
Paper Book
Sophia wants to fast for the first time in this Ramadan tale. Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly--and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another...
Samira's Eid = Sam ir ara Ida
Aktar, Nasreen.
Paper Book
Under the Ramadan moon
Whitman, Sylvia
Paper Book
"We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon. We give to the poor, and read Qur'an, under the moon. We live our faith, until next year under the moon, under the moon, under the Ramadan moon." Ramadan is one of the most special months of the...
In my mosque
Yuksel, M. O.
Paper Book
Don't miss out on this beautiful celebration of Islam and mosques as spaces for spiritual gathering! Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M. O Yuksel, with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem...
In my mosque
Yuksel, M. O.
Paper Book
Don't miss out on this beautiful celebration of Islam and mosques as spaces for spiritual gathering! Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M. O Yuksel, with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem...
Celebrate Ramadan & Eid al-fitr
Heiligman, Deborah
Paper Book
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the fast's end, are sacred times for millions throughout the world. Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr examines the reasons for the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast and observes some of the wide variety of celebrations at...
Ramadan : the holy month of fasting
Khan, Ausma Zehanat
Paper Book
The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fastingexplores the...
The most exciting Eid
Talkhani, Zeba
Paper Book
Discover the true meaning of Eid in this beautifully illustrated picture book with a heartwarming message about sharing. There's just one more sleep before Eid-al-Fitr, and Safa is so excited! She loves drawing henna patterns on her hands, decorating her home and munching on biryani,...
The night of the moon : a Muslim holiday story
Khan, Hena.
Paper Book
Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture--and into the ancient roots from within its...
The Ramadan cookbook : 80 delicious recipes perfect for Ramadan, Eid, and celebrating throughout the year
Karolia, Anisa.
Paper Book
Quick, easy, flavorful, and filling--these recipes will become the go-to for Suhoor, Iftar, and other special, festive meals. In this cookbook, readers will find all the recipes they need to make Ramadan meals family-friendly and fuss-free. For Anisa Karolia--who is known for sharing...
Excited for Eid
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Eid Mubarak! Join a joyful and sweet celebration of Eid in this irresistible, inclusive board book highlighting the traditions of the end of the Islamic holy month, Ramadan. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find...
The gift of Eid
Safadi, Shifa Saltagi
Paper Book
A retelling of the Gift of the Magi, set against the backdrop of the Umayyad Masjid of Damascus, in this picture book from a National Book Award Winner. With Baba gone, Yasmine doesn't have enough money to buy Mama's Eid gift and can't think of anything she wants for herself when...
A Ramadan to remember
Ali, Marzieh A.
Paper Book
Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month...
A Ramadan to remember
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month...
Hannah and the Ramadan gift
Rashid, Qasim.
Paper Book
The debut picture book by author and human rights activist Qasim Rashid that celebrates good deeds during the month of Ramadan. It's the first day of Ramadan and Hannah wants to be a part of this important month every way she can. But if she's too young to fast, how can she...
The gift of Ramadan
Lumbard, Rabiah York.
Paper Book
Sophia wants to fast for the first time in this Ramadan tale. Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly--and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another...
Between two moons
Abdel Gawad, Aisha
Paper Book
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 CAROL SHIELDS PRIZE FOR FICTION AND THE NEW AMERICAN VOICES AWARD * A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF 2023 * Set in the Arab immigrant enclave of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, following three siblings coming of age over the course of one Ramadan, "a moving look at...
Three holidays and a wedding
Jalaluddin, Uzma
Paper Book
*INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER* ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARDS 2024 FINALIST "The most festive book you'll read this year."--Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake From two bestselling Canadian...
Three holidays and a wedding
Jalaluddin, Uzma
Ebook
*INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER* ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARDS 2024 FINALIST "The most festive book you'll read this year."--Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake From two bestselling Canadian...
Night of power
Ali, Anar
Paper Book
"A searing and beautiful novel." --Lawrence Hill, author of The Book of Negroes and The Illegal Featured on CBC's "30 books to read now" A portrait of a Muslim family--from the heady days in Uganda to hard times in a new country, and the...
Not the girls you're looking for
Safi, Aminah Mae.
Paper Book
Lulu Saad doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. She's got her three best friends and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Sure, for half a minute she thought she'd nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. And fine, yes, she caused a scene...
Love from A to Z
Ali, S. K.
Paper Book
A Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick "The bighearted, wildly charming, painfully real love story I've been waiting for." --Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda From William C. Morris Award...
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