Alhamdulillah my children are lucky in that they have access to lots of Islamic books which I didn’t have as a child. Especially related to Ramadan. However sometimes there is a lack of diversity in some books; however Ramadan Around the World specifically explores diversity and different cultures within the Muslim community.
Ramadan Around the World
Author: Nidaa Hassan
Illustrator: Azra Momin
Editor: Minha Kausar
Hardback
Join the Ramadan Moon as it travels the world to visit children and their families observing Ramadan…….The purpose of this book is to illustrate the diversity of the global Muslim community.
13 different countries are mentioned in the book to show that Ramadan is indeed celebrated around the world.
Each country has a 2 page colourful spread, providing a glimpse into the traditions of the children in that country. For example in Cairo, Yusuf and Lana join their family and friends in decorating the streets with colourful banners while in Morocco the the mesaharaty walks the streets, playing a drum and singing rhyming takes to wake people up to begin their fast.
The book starts with a couple of surahs from the Quran emphasising that Allah has created us and talking about diversity:
And of his signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and colours. Indeed, in that are signs for those with knowledge.’
Surah Ar-Rum 30:22
Diversity
What specifically made an impact on me and made the book all the more unique and special is that the diversity shown wasn’t just the fact that there are Muslims around the world that have their own traditions and customs, but also the fact that people can be different via their health. For example autism and diabetes are mentioned in the book along with a hearing impaired child who relies on sign language. The mentions are brief but it is lovely to see this in a book as things like this aren’t often mentioned…and it is important for children to know about these possible differences.
You can find out more about the book and where to purchase it from the Ramadan Around the World Website: https://ramadanaroundtheworld.com/
For a peak into the book you can watch my IGTV video.
Other Ramadan books you may be interested in are:
It’s Ramadan, Curious George
My Ramadan Fun Book
My First Ramadan
Rashads Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr
Very nice review and very nice book much appreciated. This will make a great gift for children and like you said they can learn about different cultures and countries around the world, I will be adding this to my shopping list
yes will certainly make a lovely gift
Totally agree with you. Children these days have access to such amazing books! Alhamdulillah. And this one sounds truly great. Thanks for your review <3
It certainly is a good book!
MashAllah what a beautiful book and great review! I’m always looking for diverse books like these that celebrate how we are all different, so this is perfect! I also love the colourful illustrations!
It is a lovely book masha’Allah
Masallah ! awesome review .
Your children are really lucky to got this wow gift .This book looking very nice . i appreciate your gift .It will increase their knowledge .
Thanks !
This is absolutely beautiful! I’ve grown up as well with very little Islamic books and there was certainly no diversity. Alhamdulleh are children have more access now. Really loved including the diabetes and autism as well.
Jazak allah khaer Fozia, will be checking this book out.
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Alhamdulillah our children are lucky as they have access to so much more
Looks like a beautiful book. I’ll add it into our future “to buy” books. Jazakillahu khair for your review, your reviews are quiet helpful.
Thanks for sharing the video as well. If I am not mistaken, it doesn’t have mention of India right?
No it doesn’t but I guess they can’t include every country