Ramadan Mubarak!

Many of our friends who follow the Islamic calendar will be fasting from dawn to dusk for approximately a month. Observing the fast from dawn to sunset, Muslims begin their daily fast (sawm) with Sehri (pre-dawn meal) and break it with Iftar (meal at sunset). In the Canada, Ramadan will begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025 – Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Make sure to check out the cook books for inspiration.

Updated February 28, 2025
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The Ramadan cookbook : 80 delicious recipes perfect for Ramadan, Eid, and celebrating throughout the year
Karolia, Anisa
Paper Book
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 her family's traditional Indian and Malawi recipes--Ramadan, the month of fasting to celebrate the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is...
Ramadan on Rahma Road : A Recipe Storybook
Gutta, Razeena Omar/ Osman, Faaiza/ Sohrabi, Atieh (ILT)
★ "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...
Desified : delicious recipes for Ramadan, Eid, & every day
Din, Zaynah
Paper Book
90 easy, delicious South-Asian inspired recipes for Ramadan, Eid, and beyond. Desified is a celebration of South Asian flavors and spices. Inspired by the core principles of Ramadan, this book has more than 90 recipes, including show-stopping breakfasts, simple and...
Finding my voice
Hussain, Nadiya
Paper Book
'A fascinating from-the-heart memoir' Nigel Slater'A revelatory honest read' Red magazine FUNNY, HEART-WRENCHING, GENEROUS AND TRUE, IN FINDING MY VOICE NADIYA HUSSAIN SHARES THE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE MADE HER THE WOMAN...
Almost Sunset
Algarmi, Wahab
In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls "funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family," Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life....
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...
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...
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 special from pre...
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...
Badir and the beaver
Stewart, Shannon
Paper Book
It's Ramadan, a time to focus on good deeds and to fast, and Badir and his brother, Anis, are out for a walk one evening while they wait for their iftarmeal. In the park Badir sees a rat. A very, very large rat. He soon learns it's actually a beaver, an animal that doesn't live in Tunisia,...
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...
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...
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...

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