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.
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Rainbow Magic: Elisha the Eid Fairy
Author: Daisy Meadows
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 5+Can Kirsty and Rachel help Elisha the Eid Fairy find her magical Pelita lamp?
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Moon’s Ramadan
Author: Natasha Khan Kazi
Publisher: Farshore
Interest age: 4-5
Lyrical and welcoming, this beautiful picture book joins Moon as she peeks at the Ramadan celebrations happening all over the world.
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The Best Eid Ever
Author: Sufiya Ahmed Illustrator: Hazem Asif
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+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?
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Meet the Maliks, Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit
Author: Zanib Mian Illustrator: Kyan Cheng
Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
Interest age: 6-7
Reading age: 7+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.
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Happy Eid al Fitr
Author: Joyce Bentley
Publisher: Wayland Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+Packed with information and lots of photographs, this is a comprehensive introduction to the festival of Eid. Ideal for school libraries.
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Can You Find My Eid Presents?
Author: A. M. Dassu Illustrator: Junissa Bianda
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 2-5
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.
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The Most Exciting Eid
Author: Zeba Talkhani Illustrator: Abeeha Tariq
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 4-5
Safa loves Eid! A heart-warming celebration of community, family and making people happy.
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Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Author: Zanib Mian Illustrator: Nasaya Mafaridik
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Interest age: 8-11
Reading age: 8+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.
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Mr. Men Little Miss: Happy Eid
Author: Roger Hargreaves
Publisher: Farshore
Interest age: 4-5
Reading age: 6+The Mr. Men and Little Miss join their friend Aleena to celebrate Eid in their own special ways.
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Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story
Author: Hena Khan Illustrator: Julie Paschkis
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Interest age: 6-10
Reading age: 7+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.
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Ramadan Moon
Author: Na'ima B Robert
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+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.
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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
Author: Various (Editor: S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed) Illustrator: Sara Alfageeth
Publisher: Amulet Books
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 7+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.
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My Grandma and Me
Author: Mina Javaherbin Illustrator: Lindsey Yankey
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 6+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.
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First Festivals: Ramadan: a lift-the-flap book
Author: Imam Abid Khan Illustrator: Junissa Hardianto
Publisher: Ladybird
Interest age: 2-3
The month of Ramadan has arrived! Lift the flaps of this charming board book to discover all about this special holiday.
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All About Eid (Things to Make and Do)
Author: Sarah Shaffi Illustrator: Aaliya Jaleel
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 7=With beautiful illustrations and lots of information about Eid, this activity book is the perfect gift for any creative child.
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Baby Touch: Happy Eid!
Author: Illustrator: Lemon Ribbon Studio
Publisher: Ladybird
Interest age: 0-1
A first words book introducing Eid with bright, irresistible touch-and-feel elements.
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Amira’s Picture Day
Author: Reem Faruqi Illustrator: Fahmida Azim
Publisher: Holiday House
Interest age: 4-5
Amira doesn’t want to miss Picture Day at school, but it’s also Eid on the same day. What will she do? A delightful picture book about celebrations and community.
