Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Sara Khan, Nadiyah Suyatna

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06 February 2024

Children's & Educational; Family & home stories (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA); Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Islam; Personal & social issues

Series: Celebrations & Festivals

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and the most special time of the year for Muslims all over the world.

In Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, join Raya, her Mama and Aba as they enjoy Iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, do good deeds around their community and visit the mosque. When the month of Ramadan is over, join Raya and her wider family as they have a magical Eid celebration, playing games, opening presents and eating delicious food. Raya invites the reader into her home and family, allowing the reader to experience this special celebration first-hand through an authentic narrative non-fiction story. A fun 16-page factivity section follows the story and delves into more detail about how Ramadan is observed and Eid al-Fitr is celebrated. Exciting activities are also included, such as instructions to make a pop-up Ramadan card, and a recipe to make delicious Ramadan cookies.

Learn all about the significance of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, by exploring:

The meaning of Ramadan and doing good deeds

The Suhoor and Iftar meals

The preparations for the festival of breaking the fast - Eid al-Fitr

The significance of the crescent moon

The tasty food, gifts and games enjoyed

... and more!

In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a familys celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious festivals around the world. This heart-warming story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with information on the festival in more detail along with activities, recipes and craft projects to enjoy.

By: Sara Khan
Illustrated by: Nadiyah Suyatna
Imprint: words & pictures
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9780711287150
ISBN 10: 0711287155
Series: Celebrations & Festivals
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 06 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

"""In this title, readers are invited to join little Raya and her family in their magical celebrations for Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr! Extra content includes a 16-page fun factivity section featuring a quiz, crafts and a recipe for Ramadan cookies.” * The Bookseller *"