{"title":"Celebrating Ramadan \u0026 Eid","description":"\u003cp\u003eRamadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), communal prayer (salah), reflection, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEid al-Fitr, or the \"Festival of Breaking the Fast,\" is a major three-day Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan’s dawn-to-dusk fasting. In 2026, it begins around March 20, celebrated with morning prayers, special meals, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), new clothes, and exchanging gifts or money (Eidi) with family and friends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books in this list offer a gentle introduction to the customs and stories of Muslim children who participate in these cultural events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9781847802064","title":"Ramadan Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eRamadan, the month of fasting, doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month of fasting as the most special time of year. This lyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child. Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon. Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why this is such a special experience for Muslims.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Na'ima B. 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It starts with the sighting of a new crescent moon. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Slow down, be kind to yourself and think good thoughts.' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis month, we learn to do big things by changing one little thing at a time… \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the first time for Deenie, the youngest member of a Muslim family, to fast during Ramadan. She comes across some challenges, but by the end of the month, she learns that there is a lot more to Ramadan than giving up food and water. A warm and joyful story offering children the chance to see themselves or their friends in the celebration of the spiritual practice of Ramadan.","brand":"Inda Ahmad Zahri","offers":[{"title":"Hardback Picture book","offer_id":49861974950186,"sku":"9781623716189","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/files\/BNCImageAPI_b183fcc2-f741-4b77-b3bc-d7662f766978.jpg?v=1737497234"},{"product_id":"9798888593646","title":"Ramadan on Rahma Road","description":"\u003cb\u003e★ “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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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!) \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes 25 globally inspired recipes throughout the book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Ramadan book that helps kids choose recipes for family and community iftars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEndnotes include information about Ramadan and additional recipes from each character's kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Razeena Omar Gutta","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50063402991914,"sku":"9798888593646","price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/files\/BNCImageAPI_5da335d7-d0ee-42d1-93e6-0770b47cf27a.jpg?v=1743276354"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/collections\/Ramadan_2026.png?v=1770836156","url":"https:\/\/onceuponabookstore.ca\/collections\/celebrating-ramadan.oembed","provider":"Once Upon a Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}