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...
The night of the moon
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...
Crescent moons and pointed minarets : a Muslim book of shapes
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets - Islamic book for kids "A beautiful picture book that simultaneously explores shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people." - Kirkus Reviews Toddler book of shapes and Islamic traditions: From a crescent moon...
The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!   A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.   With...
The Usborne first thousand words in Arabic : with easy pronunciation guide
Amery, Heather.
Paper Book
Presents 1,000 common Arabic words accompanied by drawings.
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...
Mad, bad & dangerous to know
Ahmed, Samira (Fiction writer)
Paper Book
Told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, the latest novel from bestselling author Samira Ahmed traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of familial burdens and cultural expectations in worlds too long defined by men.
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...
Fasting and dates : a Ramadan and Eid-ul-fitr story
Zucker, Jonny.
Paper Book
Books in the Festival Time series describe the activities of typical families as parents and children celebrate some of their culture's major holidays. Attractive color illustrations on every page will appeal to younger children. The simply yet delightfully told stories describe the...
A party in Ramadan
Mobin-Uddin, Asma.
Paper Book
Readers learn about the Islamic observance of Ramadan in this charming story of a young Muslim girl determined to do the right thing during her first Ramadan fast. Ramadan is coming and Leena is excited. Although she is too young to fast every day during the Muslim religious festival,...

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