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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

By Sara Khan
Series: Celebrations & Festivals
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr is a delightful journey into the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the most special time of the year for Muslims worldwide. Join Raya, her Mama and Aba as they enjoy Iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, perform good deeds around their community, and... Read More
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A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.

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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr is a delightful journey into the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the most special time of the year for Muslims worldwide.

Join Raya, her Mama and Aba as they enjoy Iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, perform good deeds around their community, and visit the mosque.

When Ramadan ends, join Raya and her extended family in a magical Eid celebration filled with games, gifts, and delicious food. Raya invites readers into her home and family, offering a first-hand experience of this special celebration through an authentic narrative non-fiction story.

Following the story is a fun, 16-page "factivity" section that provides more details on how Ramadan is observed and how Eid al-Fitr is celebrated. This section includes exciting activities such as making a pop-up Ramadan card and a recipe for delicious Ramadan cookies.

Explore the significance of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by learning about:

  • The meaning of Ramadan and the importance of good deeds
  • The Suhoor and Iftar meals
  • Preparations for the festival of breaking the fast - Eid al-Fitr
  • The significance of the crescent moon
  • The tasty food, gifts, and games that are enjoyed
  • ... and more!

In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations, exploring the magic and excitement of religious festivals around the world. This heart-warming story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with detailed festival information, as well as activities, recipes, and craft projects to enjoy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711287150

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: Illustrations and photographs

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nadiyah Suyatna
  • Illustrated by Nadiyah Suyatna

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Sara Khan is an international bestselling Author and Art Director of Islamic Board Books for Toddlers and Young Children (Kube Publishing). She is a Linguist and Qualified Translator with a First-class BA (hons) in Linguistics and Arabic as well as a MA in Translation & Interpreting Studies. As part of her undergraduate degree, Sara lived in Amman, Jordan with her husband Naveed, where they spent their time studying Arabic at the University of Jordan Language Centre. Following the birth of her wonderful little girl Raya, Sara decided to build upon her academic career and her own personal experience to help fill the gap which exists when presenting Islam to young children in a way that is suitable for their age group. Nadiyah Suyatna is an illustrator and comic artist based in Bandung, Indonesia. She's passionate about visual storytelling as a medium to tell stories through a different lens. Her work mainly revolves around identities, cultures, and other issues she cares about, wrapped with her personal touch and vibrant colors.

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