Land of Revelation
Who: Zain Bhikha What: Nasheed Features: Hajj related nasheed A beautiful, moving Nasheed by Zain Bhikha taking us through the Land of Revelation. More information here – Zain Bhikha
[ Read More ]Make your Own Sheep Craft
Who: Modest Munchies What: Sheep craft Features: Free printable sheep and tags. This makes a cute craft for kids around Eid ul Adha or anytime of the year. It includes printable sheep and printable labels. Use this as a gift for little kids, as a craft to keep kids busy during Eid festivities or just for
[ Read More ]Faatimah and Ahmed Miracles in the Dessert
Who: Razeena Gutta (Author) What: Book for young children Features: Bright colourful illustrations with relatable characters teaching children about Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Faatimah and Ahmed love animals! Today they are visiting a farm and can’t wait to see their favourite animals! Ahmed also tells Faatimah some very miraculous things about the time that Prophet Muhammad SAW lived
[ Read More ]Ilyas and Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr
Who: Omar Khawaja (Author) What: Book about Eid-ul-Fitr Features: Two adorable characters learning about Eid Eid-al-Fitr is here! It’s time to celebrate! But what is Eid all about? Join Ilyas & Duck in this fantastically delightful story as they explore the fun and excitement of Eid while learning about the charitable nature of it all. Eid
[ Read More ]Night of the Moon
Who: Hena Khan (Author) What: Book about Ramadan Features: Detailed picture book Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, “The Night of the Moon” (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture—and into the ancient roots from within its
[ Read More ]Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns
Who: Hena Khan (Author) What: Book about colours Features: Rhyming picture book With breathtaking illustrations and informative text, Golden Domes and Silver Lanternsmagnificently captures the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest readers. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, this entrancing volume is equally at home in
[ Read More ]7 Nasheeds to Welcome in Ramadan
Welcome in Ramadan with these beautiful songs for the whole family! Ramadan is on it’s way We’ve Scanned the Skies Knock, Knock, It’s Ramadan Ramadan Moon Ramadan Song with Zaky Ali and Sumaya Ramadan Nasheed Ramadan
[ Read More ]Owl & Cat: Ramadan is…
Who: Emma Apple (Author) What: Book about Ramadan Features: Fun picture book Loosely based on the characters from the timeless children’s poem The Owl and The Pussycat by Edward Lear. Owl & Cat, Muslim picture books help children learn about the concepts of Friendship, Family, and Acceptance, with humor and an appeal that crosses the lines
[ Read More ]Under the Ramadan Moon
Who: Sylvia Whitman (Author) What: Ramadan book Features: Rhyming picture book We wait for the moon.We watch for the moon.We watch for the Ramadan moon.We give to the poor, and read Qur_an, under the moon.We live our faith, until next yearunder the moon, under the moon,under the Ramadan moon.Ramadan is one of the most special months
[ Read More ]It’s Ramadan Curious George!
Image Credit – Amazon.com Who: H.A Rey, Hena Khan What: Board book Features: 14 pages, English It’s the first day of Ramadan, and George is celebrating with his friend Kareem and his family. George helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then, George helps
[ Read More ]My First Ramadan
Who: Karen Katz (Author) What: Ramadan Picture book Features: Clear words and colourful illustrations Look! There is the new moon in the sky. It’s time for Ramadan to begin. Follow along with one young boy as he observes the Muslim holy month with his family. This year, the narrator is finally old enough to fast, and readers
[ Read More ]Ramadan Picture Books
Introducing our children to Ramadan and fasting is an important and exciting part of being a Muslim parent. One of my favourite ways to introduce any topic is books and more books. Picture books have the potential and I’d argue – power – to help shape how we view Ramadan. The excitement, peace and joy
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