Eid al Fitr
Ramadan is an important Islamic holiday, which is celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims who are physically able are required to fast each day for the entire month, from sunrise to sunset. The evenings are spent enjoying family and community meals, engaging in prayer and spiritual reflection, and reading from the Koran. This year, Ramadan began August 11th and will end on September 9th. The holiday known as Eid al Fitr or spelled Id al-Fitr is a joyous holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid al Fitr will be celebrated around September 11th.
With the upcoming holiday, now is a good time to take a look at some books that explain Ramadan and Eid al Fitr for those unfamiliar with Islam. These are excellent books to learn about the sacred time.
Fiction Picture Books
The White Nights of Ramadan by Maha Addasi
This book is the perfect choice to introduce another culture to children or for Muslim children to celebrate and rejoice in their own religious holiday season. This book is told from a young girl’s point of view.
A Party in Ramadan by Asma Mobin-Uddin
Another great book told from a young girl’s point of view. Can she go to a party and not eat or drink?
Non-Fiction Picture Book
Ramadan by Suhaib Hamid Ghazi
“Ramadan Mubarak” means “Have a blessed and happy Ramadan!”This book describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday.
Non-Fiction Juvenile Books
Celebrate Ramada and Eid al-Fitr (Holidays Around the World Series) by Deborah Heiligman
An excellent pictorial and factual book about Ramadan. Check out the recipe for making Fatima’s Fingers!
Ramadan and Id al-Fitr (Best Holiday Books-Revised and Updated) by Dianne MacMillan
2008 update edition of how Ramadan and Id al-Fitr are celebrated in the United States.
Celebrating Ramadan by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Many beautifully illustrations of a child praying to Allah, highlights this book. The glossary is extensive!
Islam: Worship, Festivals, and Ceremonies From Around the World by Trevor Barnes
This book discusses the development of Islam, Islamic art, and explains the Muslim festivals.
Who are the Muslims? : Where Muslims Live, and How They Are Covered by
Melissa Carr
A textbook outline of the spread of Islam and a timeline of important Islamic events.
Muslim Child: Understanding Islam through Stories and Poems by Rukhsana Khan
An outstanding child-centered introduction to Islam. Stories of Muslim children in different lands with sidebars explaining the Arabic words and religious terminology.
Eyewitness Islam by Philip Wilkinson
Dorling Kindersley eyewitness book that discovers the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs by Sarah Conover & Freda Crane
This book is a treasure of Islamic wisdom for children and parents.
Websites
Celebrate Eid 2010
A fun site for Eid greeting cards, wallpapers, etc. It also has sections on the traditions and history of Islam and Eid.
BBC - Islam
The British Broadcasting Company site is geared for children and teachers to learn about Islam.
BBC - Ramadan
The British Broadcasting Company provides a direct link to Ramadan.
With the upcoming holiday, now is a good time to take a look at some books that explain Ramadan and Eid al Fitr for those unfamiliar with Islam. These are excellent books to learn about the sacred time.
Fiction Picture Books
The White Nights of Ramadan by Maha AddasiThis book is the perfect choice to introduce another culture to children or for Muslim children to celebrate and rejoice in their own religious holiday season. This book is told from a young girl’s point of view.
A Party in Ramadan by Asma Mobin-Uddin
Another great book told from a young girl’s point of view. Can she go to a party and not eat or drink?
Non-Fiction Picture Book
Ramadan by Suhaib Hamid Ghazi
“Ramadan Mubarak” means “Have a blessed and happy Ramadan!”This book describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday.
Non-Fiction Juvenile Books
Celebrate Ramada and Eid al-Fitr (Holidays Around the World Series) by Deborah Heiligman
An excellent pictorial and factual book about Ramadan. Check out the recipe for making Fatima’s Fingers!
Ramadan and Id al-Fitr (Best Holiday Books-Revised and Updated) by Dianne MacMillan2008 update edition of how Ramadan and Id al-Fitr are celebrated in the United States.
Celebrating Ramadan by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Many beautifully illustrations of a child praying to Allah, highlights this book. The glossary is extensive!
Islam: Worship, Festivals, and Ceremonies From Around the World by Trevor Barnes
This book discusses the development of Islam, Islamic art, and explains the Muslim festivals.
Who are the Muslims? : Where Muslims Live, and How They Are Covered by
Melissa Carr
A textbook outline of the spread of Islam and a timeline of important Islamic events.
Muslim Child: Understanding Islam through Stories and Poems by Rukhsana KhanAn outstanding child-centered introduction to Islam. Stories of Muslim children in different lands with sidebars explaining the Arabic words and religious terminology.
Eyewitness Islam by Philip Wilkinson
Dorling Kindersley eyewitness book that discovers the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs by Sarah Conover & Freda Crane
This book is a treasure of Islamic wisdom for children and parents.
Websites
Celebrate Eid 2010
A fun site for Eid greeting cards, wallpapers, etc. It also has sections on the traditions and history of Islam and Eid.
BBC - Islam
The British Broadcasting Company site is geared for children and teachers to learn about Islam.
BBC - Ramadan
The British Broadcasting Company provides a direct link to Ramadan.
-Miss Susan
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