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2025 Muslim Book Awards – Finalist

“It’s the holy month of Ramadan, and the families on Rahma Road are having their annual community iftar meal…Designed as both a story and a cookbook, each spread includes a peek into a family’s kitchen alongside a special recipe. … An exceptional book about Ramadan that celebrates the breaking of the daily fast and the sharing of the transcendent power of food.”

– School Library Journal, Starred Review

“It’s Ramadan, and the inhabitants of Rahma Road can’t wait for their iftar, the breaking of the fast. Everyone’s working hard to prepare their most delicious dishes to share. Great for reading straight through or skipping around, this cookbook covers Ramadan basics (What happens during Ramdan? Why is the iftar so significant?), highlights its importance for Muslims, and shows the care that goes into iftar, all while sharing recipes representative of the global Muslim community…Community iftars are much-anticipated events for many Muslims during Ramadan, and Sohrabi’s brightly colored digital illustrations warmly capture that spirit.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook

Written by Razeena Omar Gutta and Faaiza Osman (Recipes)
Illustrated by Atieh Sohrabi
Published by Barefoot Books

In the houses of Rahma Road are people from all over the world. Some are fasting for Ramadan, and some are not. But the annual potluck iftar is something they all attend. Who would miss the grandest, tastiest, most delicious meal of the year? From chicken tikka to roti bom, each house is planning on bringing something to share. The result? A feast of food from around the world! Travel from house to house on Rahma Road to see what everyone’s making (and even take a glimpse at the recipes to make them yourself!)

  • Includes 25 globally inspired recipes throughout the book
  • A Ramadan book that helps kids choose recipes for family and community iftars
  • Endnotes include information about Ramadan and additional recipes from each character’s kitchen

Primary ISBN: 9798888593646
Publication Date: February 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Recipe Book, Age 06 or older

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Setting: Unspecified

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant, 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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Engagement Materials:

Book Trailer

Ramadan on Rahma Road Activity Pack

Ramadan on Rahma Road Coloring Sheet

Source: Barefoot Books