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Pre-Eid Card Party
Saturday, March 23,
11:00 a.m. to noon
Meeting Room A
Get ready for Eid! Make cards for loved ones and listen to author Shirin Shamsi as she reads "Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story." (Babies–Grade 5 with an adult, no registration needed)
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A Ramadan to Remember
by Marzieh Abbas
With no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, Zain wonders who he can celebrate Ramadan with, in this introduction to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar that is a time of prayer, reflection, fasting and community.
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Red Shoes
by Karen English
Delighted when her Nana surprises her with a beautiful pair of red shoes that they admired in a shop window, Malika happily wears her wonderful shoes until outgrowing them and then decides to donate them to a resale shop, from where they travel across the world to Africa to become a gift for a another child's first Ramadan.
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Amira's Picture Day
by Reem Faruqi
Looking forward to celebrating the traditions of Eid when Ramadan comes to an end, young Amira discovers that school picture day is taking place on the same day, challenging her to figure out how to participate in both activities. By the award-winning author of Lailah's Lunchbox.
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Moon's Ramadan
by Natasha Khan Kazi
Combining glimpses of different countries' celebrations with corresponding phases of the moon, this accessible book introduces the holiday of Ramadan—a month of peace during which children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less.
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The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story
by Aya Khalil
On the night before Eid, the end of Ramadan, Zain, his Mama and Teita make special treats that bring to life Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history and the melodies and tastes of his Egyptian heritage.
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Hannah and the Ramadan Gift
by Qasim Rashid
The debut picture book that celebrates good deeds during the month of Ramadan finds Hannah learning the importance of the holiday by helping her friends and neighbors as well as by showing kindness and generosity, acts that can make the world a better place.
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Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story
by Shirin Shamsi
While volunteering with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, leading to a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.
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Aliya's Secret: A Story of Ramadan
by Farida Zaman
Secretly trying to fast for Ramadan, Allya cannot resist Ammi's sweet, syrupy baklava and is disappointed in herself until Ammi shows her another way to celebrate Ramadan by performing acts of kindness as they work together preparing and delivering meals to people in need.
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Books for Beginning Readers
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Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise
by Saadia Faruqi
Second grader Ali Tahir is excited for the festival of Eid, and looking forward to the family party, but first he has to watch his little brother, Fateh, who is in a very cranky mood, and keeps throwing tantrums.
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Rabia's Eid
by Rukhsana Khan
Excited to fast with the rest of her family for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan, Rabia gets to partake in all the traditions, including getting her hands painted with henna, making it a special Eid all around!
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
by Marzieh Abbas
Learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, including when, where, and who first observed and celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including fasting, giving to the needy, and preparing an Eid feast, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today.
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Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
by Sara Khan
Children can follow Raya, her Mama and Aba as they celebrate Ramadan by enjoying Iftar, baking cookies, doing good deeds around their community and visiting the mosque, in this celebratory, inclusive and educational book that features a fun ‘factivity' section.
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr : A First Look
by Percy Leed
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrate faith and giving thanks. Through thoughtful text and critical-thinking questions, readers will learn all about how people observe Ramadan and celebrate Eid.
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Islam
by Elizabeth Andrews
This title presents Islam from Muhammad's first message to how it is practiced today. Young readers will learn about the Five Pillars of Islam and their meanings. The importance of prayer and the Qur'an are explained in easy-to-understand text paired with colorful photographs and illustrations.
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My Life as a Muslim
by Fleur Bradley
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Islam? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers.
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Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
by Bev Crawford
For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is the holiest month of the year. It is a time for fasting, prayer, and generosity. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, a joyous three-day celebration. This title delves into the holiday's history, exploring how these traditions evolved over time.
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Omar & Hana Ramadan Activity Book
by Astro & Digital Durian
This book has been carefully designed to help little Muslims learn about the beautiful month of Ramadan with the help of Omar & Hana! It includes fun activities that teach young Muslims about Ramadan and Eid and most importantly, hadith, du’a and akhlaaq. Join Omar & Hana on this exciting adventure during the special month of Ramadan!
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
by Melissa Ferguson
Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Ramadan
by Rachel Hamby
An overview of Ramadan, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today.
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Salaam, with Love
by Sara Sharaf Beg
Dua struggles to find her place in her conservative family's household, but as she spends the month of Ramadan with her cousin in Queens, Dua finds herself learning more about her faith, relationships, and place in the world.
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Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors
by Aida Salazar
Written exclusively by authors who are Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color, this highly relatable collection of short stories and poems share a theme of starting a menstrual period... including "Holiday" by Saadia Faruqi, which describes a Muslim girl's experience during Ramadan.
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Fawzia Gilani's Treasury of Eid tales
by Fawzia Gilani-Williams
Teeming with faith, kindness and charity, this wonderful collection of 14 Eid tales features a colorful cast of characters who embrace the traditions and customs of this Muslim holiday.
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Sadiq and the Ramadan Gift
by Siman Nuurali
As Ramadan nears, Sadiq and his friends form the Money Makers Club to plan a community fundraiser, an iftar, but when Zaza stops participating Sadiq gets upset with him.
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