Celebrate Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr

Celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, introspection, prayer and celebration for the 1.9 billion followers of the Islamic faith. This list highlights books -- both fiction and nonfiction -- for all ages, that focus on faith, spending time with family and friends, and doing charitable acts.

Updated April 10, 2023
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Golden domes and silver lanterns : a Muslim book of colors
Khan, Hena.
Paper Book
With breathtaking illustrations and informative text, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns magnificently captures the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest readers. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, this entrancing...
Night of the Moon : a Muslim holiday story
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
Now in paperback, this sweet tale follows Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, as she 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...
Crescent moons and pointed minarets : a Muslim book of shapes
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes - and traditions - of the Muslim world. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is equally at...
The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Paper Book
Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It's Faizah's first day of school, and her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab - made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words,...
First thousand words in Arabic
Amery, Heather
Paper Book
The classic bi-lingual Arabic/English word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Arabic vocabulary.
My grandma and me
Javaherbin, Mina
Paper Book
In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone...
Beyond belief
White, Dee
Paper Book
Inspired by the true story of Muslims who saved the lives of Jewish children in the Second World War. In 1942, in the Grand Mosque in Paris, 11-year-old Ruben is hiding from the Nazis. Already thousands of Jewish children have disappeared, and Rubens parents are desperately trying to find his sister...
Mad, bad & dangerous to know
Ahmed, Samira (Fiction writer)
Paper Book
It is August in Paris and budding art historian Khayyam should be having the time of her life - but even in the City of Lights she can't stop worrying about the mess she left back home in Chicago. Only when she meets a cute young Parisian - who happens to be a distant relative of the novelist...
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...
Sarah's two nativities
Fraser, Janine M.
Paper Book
A heartwarming celebration of Christmas, family and faith by two of Australia's finest picture book creators. Sarah loves her two grandmas - Grandmother Azar and Grandmother Maria. Grandmother Azar tells Sarah stories from the Holy Koran, while Grandmother Maria tells...
The Quran : Arabic text with corresponding English meanings
Paper Book
Baby's first Ramadan
Lloyd, Clare (Children's book author)
Paper Book
This charming early learning board book takes a very first look at Ramadan! It's perfect for babies and toddlers learning about the story behind this Islamic holiday. Introduce your little one to the traditions of Ramadan and the festivities of Eid al-Fitr with this first...
Happy Eid al-Fitr : the sweet festival
Bentley, Joyce
Paper Book
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of Ramadan fasting and this book lets children discover how people around the globe celebrate this important festival and what it means to them, with age-appropriate language. The history, preparation and celebration of...
Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr
Dickmann, Nancy.
Paper Book
Fasting, praying, and charitable acts mark the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr when the fast is broken. Readers of this book will learn the history and meaning of these holidays as well as the activities that take place during this reflective time of year.
Muhammad : the life of the Prophet : based on original sources
Abo Knegar, Ahmed
Paper Book
Can people learn the wisdom of thinking about others, and not just about themselves?
I belong to the Muslim faith
Dicker, Katie
Paper Book

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