Under the Ramadan Moon

Author: Sylvia Whitman
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807593362
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27

Book Description
"We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon. We give to the poor, and read Qur'an, under the moon. We live our faith, until next year under the moon, under the moon, under the Ramadan moon." Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. The lyrical story, with luminous illustrations, serves as an introduction to Ramadan—a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends. A detailed note about Ramadan is included.

Ramadan Moon

Author: Na'ima B. Robert
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711261644
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Ramadan, the month of fasting, Doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month of fasting as the most special time of year. This lyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child. Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon. Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why this is such a special experience for Muslims.

My First Ramadan

Author: Karen Katz
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805078947
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
A boy observes the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with his family.

The Night of the Moon

Author: Hena Khan
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811860628
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

The Gift of Ramadan

Author: Rabiah York Lumbard
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807529052
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday.

The White Nights of Ramadan

Author: Maha Addasi
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1629798460
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Mid-Ramadan is a special time for families in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. These middle days are known as "the three whites," because they include the day of the full moon, the day before, and the day after. It's a time when children dress in traditional clothing and go from house to house collecting treats from their neighbors. When Noor sees the full moon rising, signaling the coming of Girgian, she and her brothers prepare for the fun. Together, they decorate the bags they'll carry to collect the candies. But along with the fun, Noor remembers the true meaning of Ramadan: spending time with family and sharing with those less fortunate.

Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1541503961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25

Book Description
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year. Learn the history behind the days people celebrate in the Holidays and Special Days series. Each book follows a young narrator through the process of preparing for and celebrating a special event.

Ramadan

Author: Hannah Eliot
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534406360
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Learn all about the traditions of Ramadan with this first book in the brand-new board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights celebrations across the globe. In the ninth month of the year, when the first crescent moon rises in the sky, it’s time to celebrate Ramadan! In this lovely board book with illustrations from Rashin Kheiriyeh, readers learn that Ramadan is a time to reflect on ourselves, to be thankful, and a time to help others.

It's Ramadan, Curious George

Author: H. A. Rey
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544866908
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16

Book Description
George celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. “A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for a new generation.” —The New Yorker George helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan. This playful book makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George—those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time. “To help overcome Islamophobia and foster mutual respect, acceptance and understanding, teachers, parents, community leaders and librarians can use books like these to educate children about Muslims while enhancing religious literacy.” —The Huffington Post “I hope [this book] makes it into the hands of Muslim children who need it and any child curious about Ramadan and Islam. Parents, this is how we teach love.” —Read It Real Good

A Moon for Moe and Mo

Author: Jane Breskin Zalben
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 163289579X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
An interfaith friendship develops when Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, overlaps with the Muslim holiday of Ramadan--an occurence that happens only once every thirty years or so. Moses Feldman, a Jewish boy, lives at one end of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, while Mohammed Hassan, a Muslim boy, lives at the other. One day they meet at Sahadi's market while out shopping with their mothers and are mistaken for brothers. A friendship is born, and the boys bring their families together to share rugelach and date cookies in the park as they make a wish for peace.