Maymoona’s Moon: A Special Eid Story
Written by Razeena Omar Gutta
Illustrated by Zayneb Haleem
Published by Bright Light
In this gorgeous story about anticipation, celebration and tradition, a young girl called Maymoona – self-proclaimed future astronaut – cleverly finds a way to be the first to see the crescent moon in the sky, and to announce that Eid has begun!
Eid-al-Fitr is a joyous time of year for Muslims, and marks the end to Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, praying and deep spirituality – so the build-up to Eid is exciting and exuberant. Families come together to celebrate with delicious feasts and gifts, but sighting the crescent moon is the first sign that Eid can begin.
Primary ISBN: 9781761211898
Publication Date: February 2025
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (South Asian)
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Ramadan & Eid, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Extended, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, STEM
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Source: Scholastic / Bright Light