February 27, 2025
With Muslims worldwide due to begin celebrating the Islamic month of Ramadan next week, the Content team put together a booklist focusing on the religious holiday. Using this selection of fiction and nonfiction titles, younger children can learn all about the traditions that Muslims observe during Ramadan and the three-day celebration of Eid at the end of the month.
Happy reading and Ramadan Mubarak!
Sadiq and the Ramadan Gift by Siman Nuurali, illustrated by Anjan Sarkar
LY | Quiz #239651 | BL 3.4 | Raintree
As Ramadan nears, Sadiq and his friends form a club to plan an iftar, a community fundraiser.
Hannah and the Ramadan Gift by Qasim Rashid, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
LY | Quiz #241108 | BL 3.6 | Viking
It’s the first day of Ramadan and Hannah wants to be a part of this important month in every way she can. But if she’s too young to fast, how can she observe Ramadan?
Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
LY | Quiz #244792 | BL 2.7 | Raintree
It’s Eid, Ali’s favourite day of the year! The family has fun plans for this special day after the Muslim holiday Ramadan. But Ali’s brother, Fateh, is being cranky and keeps spoiling everything.
Ramadan by Grace Jones
LY | Quiz #240645 | BL 5.3 | BookLife
Young readers can learn what the Muslim festival of Ramadan is all about, including why and how it is celebrated.
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by Melissa Ferguson
LY | Quiz #243428 | BL 3.7 | Raintree
In this non-fiction selection, young readers discover how Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed
MY | Quiz #240768 | BL 5.0 | Amulet Books
Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid!