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 March 4, 2026
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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...
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...
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...
The gift of Ramadan
Lumbard, Rabiah York
Paper Book
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 way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in...
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...
Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
Berne, Emma Carlson
Paper Book
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 2: Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr teaches readers all about Ramadan - one of the Five...
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 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...
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 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 way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in...
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...

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