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Ramadan Books for Kids of All Ages

Board books and picture books

Cover of The Ramadan Drummer
Sahtinay
Abaza
Dinara Mirtalipova
2024

One night during Ramadan, Adam startles awake. BANG! BANG! BANG! It's the Ramadan Drummer, wandering the streets to wake everyone up for a meal before the day's fast. As Adam explores the dark streets with the drummer, he learns that every act of kindness is rewarded tenfold during Ramadan. This heartwarming tale teaches how community and giving are central to the spirit of the holiday.

Cover of The Most Exciting Eid
Zeba
Talkhani
Abeeha Tariq
2024

Safa and her whole family celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with feasts and presents, and the sharing of these traditions with those in need.

Cover of Ramadan Kareem
M O
Yuksel
Aly Hatem
2024

Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all.

Cover of A Ramadan to Remember
Marzieh
A. Ali
Najwa Awatiff
2024

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Learn about holidays and festivals around the world with the Holidays in our home series.

Cover of The Night Before Eid: A Mu
Aya
Khalil
Rashin Kheiriyeh
2023

Three generations of Egyptian Americans share special memories and a precious recipe in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of Ramadan.

Cover of `Tis the Night Before Eid
Yasmin
Rashidi
2021

A rhyming story that follows one family as they recount the special parts of Ramadan and prepare for Eid.

Cover of Moon's Ramadan
Natasha Khan
Kazi
2023

Moon smiles down on Earth and observes different countries celebrating Ramadan until her crescent tinkle triggers the start of Eid.

Cover of R is for Ramadan
Greg
Paprocki
2019

This board book presents words related to the Islamic holiday of Ramadan.

Cover of Zahra's Blessing: a Ramada
Shirin
Shamsi
2022

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing

Cover of Lailah's Lunchbox
Reem
Faruqi
2015

Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble.

Cover of Peg + Cat, the Eid al-Adha
Jennifer
Oxley
2018

While visiting their friends Yasmina and Amir, Peg and Cat learn about the Eid al-Adha holiday where families celebrate with presents and food and by giving to others.

Cover of Hannah and the Ramadan Gif
Qasim
Rashid
2021

It's the very 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? By saving the world, Dada Jaan tells her.

Cover of Amira's Picture Day
Reem
Faruqi
2021

Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.

Cover of I love Ramadan
Taymaa
Salhah
2018

I Love Ramadan is part of a series that teaches children about the pillars and traditions of Islam.The cheerful illustrations of this story introduce children to Ramadan and show how a young boy observes the holy month.

Cover of The Gift of Ramadan
Rabiah York
Lumbard
2019

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.

Books for older kids

Cover of Rabia's Eid
Rukhsana
Khan
2024

Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.

Cover of Sadiq and the Ramadan gift
Siman
Nuurali
2020

As Ramadan nears, Sadiq and his friends form the Money Makers Club to plan a community fundraiser, an iftar, but when Zaza stops participating Sadiq gets upset with him.

Cover of Planet Omar: Accidental Tr
Zanib
Mian
2020

Imaginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family.

Cover of Once upon an Eid: Stories
Aisha
Saeed
2020

A collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations

Cover of The Garden of My Imaan
F
Zia
2013

The arrival of new student Marwa, a fellow sixth-grader who is a strict Muslim, helps Aliya come to terms with her own lukewarm practice of the faith and her embarrassment over others' reactions to their beliefs.

Nonfiction books

Cover of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
2024

Children can follow Raya, her Mama and Aba as they celebrate Ramadan by enjoying Iftar, baking cookies, doing good deeds around their community and visiting the mosque, in this celebratory, inclusive and educational book that features a fun 'factivity' section.

Cover of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Melissa
Ferguson
2021

Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways

Cover of Ramadan: the Holy Month of
Ausma Zehanat
Khan
2018

Illustrated with color photographs, this book examines the origins and traditions of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Cover of Celebrate Ramadan & Eid al
Deborah
Heiligman
2006

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the fast's end, are sacred times for millions throughout the world. Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr examines the reasons for the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast and observes some of the wide variety of celebrations at the end of the fast worldwide.