Auckland Council Libraries: Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Enjoy these easy to read picture books illustrating the beauty of family and tradition during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

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Amal's Eid

Amy Maranville

Book

Learn about Amal's family traditions as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.

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Crescent moons and pointed minarets

Hena Khan

Picture book

From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breath-taking picture book celebrates the shapes and traditions of the Muslim world.

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Golden domes and silver lanterns

Hena Khan

Picture book

In simple rhyming text, a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colours of Islam.

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Ismat's eid

Fawzia Gilani-Williams

Picture book

While buying gifts for his family to wear to the mosque on Eid, Ismat is persuaded by the shopkeeper to get new pants for himself, but the only pair available is too long and no one seems to have time to shorten them in his family.

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My first Ramadan

Karen Katz

Picture book

A boy observes the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with his family.

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Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr

Nancy Dickmann

Book

Simple explanation and illustrations giving basic information about two important festivals of Islam.

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Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Lisa Bullard

Book

For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer and thinking of others. Rashid tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year.

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The best Eid ever

Asma Mobin-Uddin

Book

Aneesa and her grandmother come up with a plan to help two girls who are refugees celebrate Eid in America.

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Lailah's lunchbox

Reem Faruqi

Book

Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs Scrabble.

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It's Ramadan, Curious George

Hena Khan

Picture book

George is so excited. He is going to celebrate Ramadan with his friend Kareem! Together they sample special treats, make baskets to donate to the needy and look for the crescent moon.

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