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When kids experience Ramadan, they do more than watch their parents fast and help with iftar. During Ramadan, children build important memories which will influence how they feel about Ramadan and other Islamic traditions in later life. As parents, it’s our responsibility to do our best to make these memories and feelings positive, to show an Islamic lifestyle is exciting and fascinating.

Here at Our Muslim Homeschool, we are introducing the Ramadan Book Club! Aimed at kids aged 4-9, we have gathered stories and activities for you to enjoy with your children throughout the month of Ramadan. Each book and activity has been selected to help you get the most out of this month without adding to your stressful workload!

Ramadan book club for kids - Create a meaningful ramadan for your kids

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Children respond positively to stories – as do most humans. For centuries, cultures around the world have used stories to instil important lessons and sentiments in their communities. For this reason, stories are a powerful resource when trying to teach our children Islamic principles. But how do we find the time to use stories in an efficient way and still make the most of Ramadan for ourselves?

The Ramadan Book Club for Kids

We have carefully chosen 4 books for your family to enjoy together during Ramadan – one for each week. Each book wonderfully encapsulates important aspects of Ramadan for your kids to absorb, discuss, and reflect on.

If you register with The Ramadan Book Club, you receive specially designed book packs which guide you through a range of activities linked with each story we read together. Ramadan can be filled with busy days, and these book packs have been designed to help you bond with your children in a way that will bring minimal stress to you. So, don’t worry; you can pick and choose which activities suit you and your family, or you may just want to enjoy the books. It’s completely flexible – do as much or as little as you’d like!

By registering, you participate in an online community as we all share our experiences with the book packs. You’ll even be able to join a virtual meet-up with the authors of the books!

To Join the Ramadan Book Club, CLICK HERE: http://ramadanbookclub.com

It is completely free to join the Ramadan Book Club, but if you would like to donate to The Olive Mount Project you can do so HERE.

In episode 39 of the Raising Mums Podcast, I share more about how the Ramadan Book Club will work.

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The Ramadan Kids Books

Here are the books we will be reading as part of the Ramadan Book Club:

Week 1 – Lailah’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi [Purchase Here UK USA]

Week 2 – Who Will Help Me Make Iftar? By Asmaa Hussein [Purchase Here UK USA]

Week 3 – Ramadan Around the World by Ndaa Hassan [Purchase Here UK USA]

Week 4 – Under the Ramadan Moon by Sylvia Whitman [Purchase Here UK USA]

A FULL List of Worldwide Stockists is provided in the Welcome Pack when you Register.

Next steps

So, how do you get involved? Simply Register HERE :

http://ramadanbookclub.com

You will receive:

A welcome pack with a calendar and lunar tracker for your children, as well as valuable advice on how to read aloud as a family, no matter how old your children are!
Four separate book packs with a variety of activities based on each book
Invitations and details to special “Story Time” virtual events

Remember, this event is completely FREE to join! I pray these resources benefit you and your family and bring you closer to each other as well as closer to Allah during this blessed month, inshaAllah.

Peace and Love,

Ramadan kids book club activities Dr Gemma Elizabeth our muslim homeschool

It is Ramadan! This month in Our Muslim Homeschool we have been enjoying a wide variety of Muslim children’s books, to teach the children about Ramadan and Eid.

Muslim children’s literature is an easy and fun way to introduce important concepts in Islam; such as fasting, tawheed, sincerity, amongst others, to children from a young age.

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I strongly believe that the stories we tell our children leave an imprint on their hearts and memories, impacting them in later years. What can be better than to read books to them with beautiful meanings and strong morals.

Here are some of the Ramadan children’s books that we have been reading aloud in our homeschool!

For a quick look at which books we have been reading in Ramadan,

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Ramadan Children’s Books

Five Prayers Each Day by Elizabeth Lymer

This charming rhyming story teaches toddlers to count up to five using the Five Daily Prayers (Salaah). It’s short but very sweet!
” One, two, three, four, five prayers each day that we’re alive…”
Suitable for ages 1-3

Angels and Rainbows by Elizabeth Lymer and Brooke Alam

This is a touching story about a girl who loves to pray Fajr with her father, but is scared of the dark. Her dad teaches her some words (dhikr) that she can say to invite the Angels and their light (Noor) into her home.

The illustrations in this book are stunning. It is also worth noting that the depictions of people do not have facial features.

I would recommend this book for children ages 4-9.

Under the Ramadan Moon by Sylvia Whitman

This lyrical story introduces children to the excitment of Ramadan by focusing on the family rituals and events that take place.
This book is suitable for children aged 3-5.

The Amazing Calendar Quilt by Sheikh Zubia Imami

This book teaches children about months of the Islamic calendar, teaching the names and of their significance Islamically.
Unfortunately this book is out of print, but you can find it second-hand if you’re willing to hunt around!
I would recommend it for children aged 5+.

Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B. Robert

By far, this is the most well-known of all the books I have mentioned. It introduces Ramadan beautifully, in all its wonder and awe, to children. The story follows a family through Ramadan, from one moon to the next, capturing their excitement and feelings.
The illustrations in this book are stunning.
This book is suitable for children aged 4-9.

Night of the Moon by Hena Khan

Night of the Moon is the story of a Pakistani-American girl who watches the moon’s phases, and talks about all her different experiences during Ramadan.
The illustrations are spectacular and remind me of traditional Islamic art, with lots of geometric patterns and vibrant colours.
I would recommend this book for children aged 3-9.

Sweet Dates to Eat by Jonny Zucker

This short and simple story introduces young children to Ramadan and Eid. It shows the family in the mosque, eating iftar, and celebrating Eid.
The illustrations are very cute and colourful!
Suitable for children aged 2-4 years-old.

An Eid for Everyone by Hina Islam

This is a story about several children from different families, and their experiences on Eid day. The book focuses on remembering the poor on that day, and shows the children giving out Eid gifts to poorer families in their community.

This book is suitable for children aged 3-5.

I hope you got some new ideas and inspiration from this blog post. Perhaps you found some new books for your children here.

What books do your children enjoy reading in Ramadan?

Do they have a favourite?

Please share with us in the comments below. I’d love to hear about other Ramadan books!

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