It's Ramadan, Curious George

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The book talks about the five pillars of Islam and offers children a positive perception of the Islamic holy month of mercy, the Ramadan. The artwork in this book is so heartwarming! With its round motifs and buoyant colors, it depicts the adventure young Rashad partakes in during his first Ramadan. Another sweet story for young kids to learn about Ramadan and the diverse people who practice fasting. Ramadan: the Holy Month of Fasting by Ausma Zehanat Khan Written by Na’ima B. Robert and illustrated by Shirin Adl is a lyrical book about Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn until sunset. This is called fasting. Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

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 make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the Man in the Yellow Hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan.

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Leena is excited. She is too young to fast every day but she wants to fast each Friday instead. When Leena receives an invitation to a party which happens to fall on Friday, she has a dilemma. She doesn’t want to miss the party, but she doesn’t want to miss fasting either. So Leena decides to go to the party, but not eat or drink anything at all. Later, she will join her family for the meal known as iftar, when the daily fast is broken. But when Leena, who is the only Muslim at the party, sees her friends enjoying fresh lemonade and chocolate cake, her stomach starts to growl and her head begins to hurt. Will she keep her Ramadan fast? Eid-Al-Fitr - ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast’. This is the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. Information shared in a fun, narrative context is far more engaging for children, and the story is a popular way to explore the topic.

To find out more about Ramadan and Eid, you could look at this Information PowerPoint together. You might also like this Ramadan PowerPoint, and could even craft some lovely Ramadan Moon and Stars afterwards. If you enjoyed reading 'Rameena's Ramadan', we have a library of Twinkl Originals eBooks you'll love. A young girl Noor, who lives with her family in Kuwait, prepares for the Muslim festival known as Girgian along with her family.

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Laila’s Lunch Box is a very gentle and moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi. Lea Lyon’s illustrations are vibrant and decorative, capturing thecontrast of Islamic design and American school days.