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Title details for A Ramadan to Remember by Marzieh A. Ali - Available

A Ramadan to Remember

by Marzieh A. Ali
Najwa Awatiff
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"Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month special from pre-Ramadan decorating, the importance of fasting and volunteering in the community, and the festivities and prayers that continue through the month, ending with Eid al-Fitr. Marzieh A. Ali and Najwa Awatiff join together to celebrate their respective cultures as Ramadan is observed by Muslims around the world."

  • Creators

  • Series

    Holidays in Our Home

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 2, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666652277
      • File size: 6729 KB
      • Duration: 00:14:01

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      December 18, 2023
      Ramadan is Zain’s favorite time of year, but his South Asian-cued family has moved to a new neighborhood with no nearby mosque, he isn’t attending Islamic school, and his parents have been too busy to unpack the Ramadan decorations. “For the first time, Zain’s Ramadan glow isn’t so bright,” Ali writes. After the family builds a makeshift mosque from cardboard boxes left over from their move, neighbors portrayed with various skin tones ask questions, prompting Zain to teach them about Ramadan. And when the family prays outside, another Muslim boy drops by and joins in the preparations. Through the duo’s growing bond, this heartwarming title stresses the importance of community, while Awatiff’s vibrant spreads convey a sense of happiness and contentment. Back matter includes a “Make Your Own Ramadan Treat Bags” activity. Ages 5–9.

    • School Library Journal

      May 10, 2024

      K-Gr 3-Ramadan is Zain's favorite time of the year, but his family has recently moved to a new neighborhood without an obvious Muslim population: no mosque, no Islamic school, no Ramdan decorations in neighbors' windows, Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr missing from the classroom calendar. "For the first time, Zain's Ramadan glow isn't so bright." His imagination, however, is cleverly resourceful: empty moving boxes become a mosque in their yard and curious passersby give Zain opportunities to share his heritage. During prayer, another Muslim friend appears, helping make this A Ramadan to Remember. Nasser is an ideal cipher, his mellifluous voice growing joyfully buoyant (enhanced by an upbeat soundtrack) as Zain discovers-and creates-his new community. Ali's valuable back matter includes directions to "Make Your Own Ramadan Treat Bags," which might be the perfect reason to pair audio with print. VERDICT Schools and libraries should add Ramadan to their shelves.-Terry Hong

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

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