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Celebrating Ramadan

By Rummanah Aasi

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. These books for younger readers discuss the significance of Ramadan.

  • Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook

    2025 by Gutta, Razeena Omar

    In this tasty, interactive cookbook/picture book hybrid, a diverse group of residents of Rahma (which translates to “forgiveness,” with other iterations meaning “compassion” and “empathy") Road come together for their community potluck iftar (meal eaten after sunset in Ramadan) and cook meals from their own country. Easy-to-follow recipes are included in the book. Grades 1-3.

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  • The Month of Ramadan

    2025 by Inda Ahmad Zahri

    In this joyous and uplifting picture book, Deenie is fasting for the first time for Ramadan. She learns that Ramadan is about so much more than the act of fasting. Ramadan is also about expressing gratitude, taking time to reflect, and showing kindness to one another. PreK-grade 2.

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  • The Ramadan Drummer

    2024 by Abaza, Sahtinay

    Adam learns about the old tradition of the Ramadan Drummer who, before alarm clocks, would wake up the community for Suhoor (the meal eaten before dawn in Ramadan). PreK-grade 2.

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  • Ramadan Kareem

    2024 by Yuksel, M. O.

    In this fantastic, festive, and vibrant picture book, Muslim children around the world observe and celebrate Ramadan. PreK-grade 2.

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  • A Ramadan to Remember

    2024 by Abbas, Marzieh

    With no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, Zain wonders who he can celebrate Ramadan with. He uses his imagination to attract his neighbors and share his faith as he grows his friend group and learns about the value of community. Backmatter includes a crafty guide on how to make your own Eid treat bags. K-grade 3.

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  • Ramadan: A Holy Month

    2024 by Amin, Malik

    In this Golden Little Book, readers can learn all about Ramadan, including the tradition of fasting, what the Qur'an is, and more, and why and how Muslim families all over the world celebrate this holy month. PreK-K.

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  • Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr

    2024 by Khan, Sara

    Follow Raya, her Mama, and Aba as they celebrate Ramadan by baking cookies, doing good deeds around their community, and visiting the mosque. A celebratory, inclusive, and educational introduction. The book also contains a recipe for Ramadan cookies, activities, a quiz, and more. K-grade 2.

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  • The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving

    2023 by Helwa, A.

    Set during Ramadan, Alyah and Adam help their grandmother Essi share her crop of pomegranates with family and friends and learn about the meaning of Ramadan. A warm and wonderful picture book that emphasizes on the themes of kindness and sharing. K-grade 2.

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  • Moon's Ramadan

    2023 by Kazi, Natasha Khan

    A moon observes and celebrates with Muslims across the world as they participate in Ramadan festivities in this delightful picture book. PreK-grade 3.

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  • Aliya's Secret: A Story of Ramadan

    2023 by Zaman, Farida

    This delightful look at Ramadan is based on the author's own childhood experiences of wanting to fast like her parents, but not being ready. Grades 1-2.

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  • Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story

    2022 by Shamsi, Shirin

    Zahra prays for two things during Ramadan: to find her beloved Teddy, who is missing, and for her parents to give her a sister. When she volunteers with her mother at a refugee shelter, Zahra learns the importance of caring, gratitude, and community service. PreK-grade 3.

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  • Ramadan Rocket

    2022 by Halim, Emma

    A fun and imaginative picture book about a child named Haarith who wants to see the Ramadan moon and decides to go to space with his friends to find it. PreK-grade 1.

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  • Ramadan

    2022 by Hardianto, Junissa

    In this lift-the-flap board book, readers will discover simple text, gorgeous illustrations, and fun surprises as they learn and explore common Ramadan traditions and the significance of the holy month. PreK-K.

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  • Hannah and the Ramadan Gift

    2021 by Rashid, Qasim

    Hannah may be too young to start fasting during Ramadan, but her Dada Jaan shows her that helping others is a great way to participate in the holy month. PreK-grade 1.

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  • Baby's First Ramadan

    2021 by Lloyd, Clare

    This board book introduces babies and toddlers to the holy month of Ramadan.

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  • Who Will Help Me Make Iftar?

    2019 by Hussein, Asmaa

    Mustafa Amca volunteers to make the annual iftar (meal eaten after sunset in Ramadan) for his neighbors after his wife is sick. Will be able to do it on his own or will his neighbors help? A beautiful picture book that shines a light on community, generosity, and kindness. PreK-grade 2.

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  • R Is for Ramadan

    2019 by Paprocki, Greg

    A fun alphabet primer board book in which each letter of the alphabet describes a different aspect of Ramadan and its celebration. PreK-K.

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  • The Gift of Ramadan

    2019 by Lumbard, Alexis York

    Sophia wants to fast for the first time during Ramadan. She learns it’s not easy, especially when her stomach grumbles and resisting her baby brother's cookie proves too hard. Is there another way to participate besides fasting? Pre-K-grade 2.

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  • Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting

    2018 by Khan, Ausma Zehanat

    Filled with vibrant photographs, this nonfiction book introduces Ramadan and gives a glimpse of how it is celebrated around the world. Grades 2-6.

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  • Ramadan

    2018 by Eliot, Hannah

    This board book, the first in the Celebrate the World series, helps young readers learn all about the traditions of Ramadan. PreK-K.

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  • Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story

    2015 by Faruqi, Reem

    Lailah is thrilled to fast during Ramadan, but how can she find a way to explain this to her teacher and classmates? K-grade 3.

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  • Moon Watchers: Shirin's Ramadan Miracle

    2010 by Jalali, Reza

    Shirin wants to join her family and other Muslims in fasting for Ramadan, but she is too young, so she seeks other ways to participate, including, perhaps, getting along better with her older brother, Ali. This picture book focuses on a Shia Muslim family. Grades 1-4.

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  • Night of the Moon

    2008 by Khan, Hena

    Yasmeen celebrates the end of Ramadan, Chaand Raat (The Night of the Moon), and Eid al Fitr. K-grade 2.

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