In honor of Eid, this Wednesday, May 12, SLJ rounds up several books that highlight both Ramadan, observed by Muslims as a month of fasting and reflection, and Eid, a holiday of celebration that marks the end of Ramadan.

Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali. illus. by Rahele Jomepour Bell. S. & S./Salaam Reads. ISBN 9781481485630.
PreS-Gr 4–When Musa's kindergarten teacher asks students to share their favorite day of the year, Musa explains why he loves Eid, while other children discuss Rosh Hashanah, the nine days of Las Posadas, and Pi Day. Focusing on a variety of holidays, not just Eid, this is a comforting story that will help build bridges among children of different backgrounds and faiths.

Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices, ed. by S.K. Ali & Aisha Saeed. Abrams/Amulet. ISBN 9781419740831.
Gr 3-6–This heartfelt collection of Eid (both Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha) short stories, edited by Ali (Saints & Misfits) and Saeed (Amal Unbound), compiles the work of 15 #OwnVoices creators and provides beautiful, essential narratives about Muslim culture.

Amira’s Picture Day by Reem Faruqi. illus. by Fahmida Azim. Holiday House. ISBN 9780823440191.
K-Gr 2–Amira has mixed feelings about Eid this year—Eid is full of joy and community, but every year she and her brother skip school on that day, and this time it coincides with picture day at school. Faruqi’s deceptively simple narrative gently addresses the impact that the celebration of non-dominant cultures and holidays has on children and choices families make to uphold traditions.

Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting by Ausma Zehanat Khan. Orca. ISBN 9781459811812.
Gr 2-5–Filled with vibrant color photographs, the book explains in detail the events and rituals of the spiritual month of the Muslim faith. A comprehensive book of facts and experiences for any child who is learning about what it means to follow Islam.

The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard. illus. by Laura K. Horton. Albert Whitman. ISBN 9780807529065.
Gr 2-5–An inquisitive young girl, Sophia, wants to fast to observe Ramadan, but cookies prove too tempting. But she soon learns what is expected of people of different age groups during Ramadan. Highly recommended to introduce young readers to Islamic culture and tradition.

Hannah and the Ramadan Gift by Qasim Rashid. illus. by Aaliya Jaleel. Viking. ISBN 9780593114667.
Gr 1-5–Hannah is eight years old, and her family says she is too young to fast from dawn to sunset through the month of Ramadan, but Dada Jaan has an idea of how Hannah can help. With a palette of purples, pinks, yellows, and aqua and artwork filled with Islamic geometric patterns, this is a stirring Ramadan narrative that inspires action and reflection for all readers.