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“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.”

– Publisher

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Sara Khan
Illustrated by Nadiyah Suyatna
Published by Quarto Group/Words & Pictures

Join Raya and her mama and aba as they enjoy iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, do good deeds around their community and visit the mosque.

Raya is celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with her family and inviting you along to learn more! It’s a time full of fun activities and celebrations, and a great opportunity to get closer to Allah.

Learn about this special time as Raya makes Ramadan mubarak cards for her friends and has her hands decorated with henna!

And when the month of Ramadan is over, Raya, her mama and aba, aunts, uncles and cousins have a magical Eid celebration, playing games, opening presents and eating delicious food.

This bright and engaging picture book is the perfect way to introduce little ones to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Author Sara Khan brings the celebrations to life, drawing on her own experiences with her daughter, also named Raya! This book also offers fun activities that parents and children can do together in the lead-up to the celebration, such as making a pop-up card and cookies. A fun fact file and colorful quiz follow the story, giving kids the opportunity to learn more about Allah, worship and the lunar calendar.

Part of the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family’s celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious festivals around the world.

Primary ISBN: 9780711287167
Publication Date: February 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Nonfiction, Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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Setting: Unspecified (Western Country)

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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