2020 | Ramadan

RamadanREADy 2020 Kit

In 2020, Ramadan READy has committed to 100 libraries. Decor this year was a collaborative effort brought to you by Amasi Decor and Eid Creations. We are including 4 new books, with the Adventures of Laila and Ahmed as a special donation by the generous people at The Beneath the Rubble Project and Nushin Alloo. There is also 7 coordinating crafts. We truly hope you enjoy this years kit and it becomes a valuable resource to your community.

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R is for Ramadan

A fun alphabet primer celebrating the month-long Muslim observance of fasting and spiritual awareness. Ramadan is a month-long observance when Muslims all over the world spend more time with each other, emphasize charitable works, fast, pray, and break their daily fast each night together. It’s a time meant to focus on things such as sharing, empathy, compassion, generosity, and selflessness.

(Review and description taken from Amazon.com)

Eid Breakfast at Abuela's

Join Sofia and her mom and dad who spend Eid - the Islamic holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan - with her Mexican grandmother, who is not Muslim but chooses to throw them a festive breakfast which includes traditional Mexican food, decorations, and activities.

The book includes many Spanish words and a glossary as well to introduce the reader to simple words in Spanish and even Arabic.

(Review and description taken from Amazon.com)

Under My Hijab

Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab.

(Review and description taken from Amazon.com)

The Adventures of Laila and Ahmed in Syria

The Adventures of Laila and Ahmed in Syria is the first book in an upcoming children's series focused on countries we tend to associate with conflict. This book is the tale of two curious children who find themselves exploring the beautiful landscapes and landmarks of pre-war Syria.

(Review and description taken from Amazon.com)

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