Young readers can learn about Eid, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslim families every year, as well as the Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims travel back to Mecca for the Eid, in this picture book about Muslim culture and traditions written by Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin and illustrated by Laura Jacobsen. This Eid, Aneesa should be happy. But, her parents are thousands of miles away for the Hajj pilgrimage. To cheer her up, her Nonni gives her…
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The Best Eid Ever
Reader's Review Kids will love this story of a young girl who spends Eid with her grandmother, and learns that sharing your blessings has so much more pleasure than keeping it for yourself. ...
Reader’s Review
Kids will love this story of a young girl who spends Eid with her grandmother, and learns that sharing your blessings has so much more pleasure than keeping it for yourself. Beautifully illustrated with engaging language.
To look out for
- Islamic Values: Celebrating Eid is described in a materialistic manner. Although Aneesa and her grandmother attend Eid prayers, and learn the pleasures of sharing with the less fortunate, Eid is very much about new clothes (lots of them!) and good food.
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