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A Party in Ramadan

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One of the best picture books for/about Muslim children. I have given copies of this book to friends, family and my children's school library.

Thorough, evocative, typical of the Ramadan observances of millions of Muslims.

The story is well-crafted and the illustrations are very well done.

The book will appeal to a broad audience.


(Note: I recommend "Party in Ramadan" over Asma Mobinuddin's "The Best Eid Ever". That other one requires a little bit more familiarity with Muslim cultures and observances, and it assumes the reader will have those insights ready at hand, which someone new to this kind of story will definitely not.)

Party in Ramadan is an instant "Muslim-Classic". Enjoy.

The book is a story about a muslim girl who wants to attend her non-muslim-friend's birthday party the first day of Ramadan. It highlights respect for people's differences and beliefs. I find it more suitable for kids 8 years old and older as they will be able to relate, but my 5 years old still enjoyed it.

This is a book that can be read just because it's a good story, and/or because it informative about something important in a Muslim child's life, and/or because it contains a good lesson about sharing and respecting the dignity of the poor. If you read it for all three reasons, you'll be glad you did, and so will your children.