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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The night of the moon
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,...
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. "This apparently uneventful story is imbued with quiet richness; the careful delight of daily routines adding up to a lifetime's worth of love."...
Sarah's two nativities
Fraser, Janine M.
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...
I belong to the Muslim faith
Dicker, Katie
Paper Book

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