Books about Ramadan and Eid

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan all over the world, while Eid al-Adha follows later in the year. They are times for family, for community and for joyful festivities. Here’s our pick of the best children’s books about Ramadan and Eid.

  • Let’s Celebrate! Festival poems from around the world

    illustrated by Shirin Adl 

    2011 5 to 14 years 

    • Around the world
    • Poetry and rhyme

    Everyone loves a celebration and with this lively, multicultural, poetry anthology there is an excuse to celebrate almost all year round

  • Baby Touch: Happy Eid!

    by Ladybird Books, illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio 

    2021 0 to 2 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive

    A first words book introducing Eid with bright, irresistible touch-and-feel elements.

  • First Festivals: Ramadan: a lift-the-flap book

    by Imam Abid Khan, illustrated by Junissa Hardianto 

    2022 2 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive
    • Non-fiction

    The month of Ramadan has arrived! Lift the flaps of this charming board book to discover all about this special holiday.

  • Can You Find My Eid Presents?

    by A. M. Dassu, illustrated by Junissa Bianda 

    2024 2 to 7 years 

    • Picture books

    Hana can’t find the family’s Eid presents! She looks everywhere – will she find them in time for Eid? A fun search-and-find story.

  • The Most Exciting Eid

    by Zeba Talkhani, illustrated by Abeeha Tariq 

    2022 4 to 7 years 

    • Picture books

    Safa loves Eid! A heart-warming celebration of community, family and making people happy.

  • Mr. Men Little Miss: Happy Eid

    by Roger Hargreaves 

    2022 4 to 7 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    The Mr. Men and Little Miss join their friend Aleena to celebrate Eid in their own special ways.

  • My Grandma and Me

    by Mina Javaherbin, illustrated by Lindsey Yankey 

    2019 4 to 9 years 

    • Around the world
    • Picture books

    A true tale of a young girl in Iran, who idolises and follows her grandmother everything, this is a beautiful ode to family and lifelong memories, illustrated with wondrous and intricate detail. 

  • Moon’s Ramadan

    by Natasha Khan Kazi 

    2023 4 to 7 years 

    • Picture books

    Lyrical and welcoming, this beautiful picture book joins Moon as she peeks at the Ramadan celebrations happening all over the world.

  • A Very Happy Ramadan

    by A. M. Dassu, illustrated by Abeeha Tariq 

    2026 4 to 7 years 

    • Picture books

    Dassu and Tariq’s bright and cheerful book about a child’s experience of an important month in the Islamic calendar explains what the practice of fasting looks like for all the family, who is exempt and why fasting is important. 

  • The Best Eid Ever

    by Sufiya Ahmed, illustrated by Hazem Asif 

    2024 5 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    Eid al-Fitr is Aisha’s favourite festival. Every year, her family hide gifts in a treasure hunt for her Aisha and her brother Samir to find. But between the chaos and celebrations, will Aisha ever get her presents?

  • Rainbow Magic: Elisha the Eid Fairy

    by Daisy Meadows 

    2021 5 to 9 years 

    • Chapter books

    Can Kirsty and Rachel help Elisha the Eid Fairy find her magical Pelita lamp?

  • Meet the Maliks, Twin Detectives The Cookie Culprit

    by Zanib Mian, illustrated by Kyan Cheng 

    2023 5 to 9 years 

    • Chapter books
    • Funny

    Can Maysa and Musa solve the mystery of who destroyed the competition cookies? Relatable and funny, this is a story about everyday family life, with a gentle mystery and a BIG lie at the heart of it. 

  • Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story

    by Hena Khan, illustrated by Julie Paschkis 

    2018 5 to 14 years 

    • Around the world
    • Non-fiction
    • Picture books

    This tale about the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is told through the eyes of Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl. Beautiful, rich illustrations enhance this joyful and informative picture book. Ideal for either home or in schools.

  • Eid for Nylah

    by Nizrana Farook, illustrated by Zelma Firdauzia 

    5 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    Everyone is too busy to play with Nylah the cat, but why? A fun tale of community celebration.

  • Ramadan Moon

    by Na’ima B Robert 

    2011 5 to 9 years 

    • Around the world
    • Non-fiction

    During Ramadan, Muslim families all over the world visit their mosques to listen to verses from the Koran. They will eat before dawn and will not eat again until after sunset.

  • Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

    by Zanib Mian, illustrated by Nasaya Mafaridik 

    2019 5 to 14 years 

    • Funny

    Planet Omar has all of the everyday life family drama and silly humour of Tom Gates and Sam Wu, and it’s wonderful to read a funny book for kids featuring a Muslim family.

  • Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

    illustrated by Sara Alfageeth 

    2020 9 to 14 years 

    Fifteen stories of joy, showcasing the Eid traditions of kindness, generosity and delicious food that many Muslim families follow. A book to treasure, for readers from every walk of life.

  • Nura and the Immortal Palace

    by M. T. Khan 

    2022 9 to 14 years 

    • Adventure
    • Fantasy

    A thrilling, magical adventure following a girl’s journey from modern Pakistan into the enchanted land of the jinn. It highlights how hard life is for many children in the world, in an engaging, age-appropriate way.