Ramadan and Eid Books for Kids
As Ramadan becomes more well known in the US, the need for Ramadan and Eid books for kids has grown. Thankfully, every year it gets easier to find high quality books by #OwnVoices writers. Moreover, many of these books not only celebrate these special days but share what it is like to experience these holidays here in the US, where children may be the only ones in their class observing them. Below are lovely new books from a diverse group of Muslim authors, including picture books and a volume for middle grade readers.
UPDATED FOR 2026!
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Ramadan and Eid Books for Kids
Enjoy these Ramadan and Eid books for kids: updated for 2026!
Nylah the cat just wants to play, but suddenly everyone is too busy! She wanders up and down the street making her usual visits. Even though all of the families are doing very interesting things, like cooking delicious food or hanging decorations, no one appreciates her contributions. When Nylah gets her paws into the henna or pounce on beautiful ribbons, she is cleaned up and sent on her way. Why will no one play with her? But by the next morning, it all becomes clear. Nylah’s family dresses in beautiful clothes and heads to the park to pray and celebrate with their neighbors. Eid is here! Now even Nylah can join in the fun. A sweet book offering a unique perspective on Eid celebrations. Young children will relate to Nylah, who often gets in the way of preparations!
Buy Eid for Nylah on Amazon or Bookshop
Ramadan is a special time of community and togetherness, as friends and family gather to share a meal (called iftar) after a day of fasting. This beautiful book imagines iftar on a street populated with diverse families, sharing delicious foods based on traditional recipes from around the globe. The book showcases the diversity of Muslim communities, helping dispel stereotypes and expand children’s understanding of the Islamic world. Moreover, the book makes clear that iftar is for everyone, even friends who are not Muslim. The book includes mouth-watering recipes for drinks, sides, main dishes, and sweets from places as diverse as Pakistan, Malaysia, South Africa, and the US! Be sure to watch my interview with the author about her previous book.
Buy Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook on Amazon or Bookshop
A young boy wonders about the meaning of “Ramadan nights.” What is it that makes nighttime so special this time of year? His father wisely does not give him a direct answer but instead encourages him to discover it on his own. And so the boy observes closely and begins to “hear” the answer all around him: from the sidewalk full of people hurrying to the masjid, and the plush carpet as he kneels to pray, and from the charity box jingles with donations. This book is a sensory delight, as the boy discovers the sights, sounds, and smells that make a Ramadan night so special. A joyous book that evokes the warmth and peace of a young child enveloped in the safety of family, community, and prayer.
Don’t miss my interview with the author about her previous book.
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What do you do when Ramadan doesn’t feel like Ramadan? Zain has just moved, and he is having a hard time getting into the Ramadan spirit. With so many of their belongings still in boxes, their house isn’t even decorated yet. Even worse, no other house in their neighborhood is. The town doesn’t even have a mosque! Then Zain decides to get creative. As he works to make sure this Ramadan is special, he begins to share the holiday with new friends – and finds out there is another Muslim family in the neighborhood after all. Back matter about Ramadan and Eid, including a craft.
Buy A Ramadan to Remember on Amazon or Bookshop
Author Aya Khalil knows first hand what it is like to grow up without many other Muslims around. Without a large Muslim community, it was hard to get excited for holidays, yet as an adult she appreciates how Eid is an opportunity to share traditions and celebrate community, whatever that may look like. Zain is excited to make special ka’ak cookies for Eid with his grandmother, visiting from Egypt, and share them with his classmates. As they bake, she teaches him the long history and beautiful traditions that the cookie represents. She also helps him learn patience at his mistakes. The real joy comes when his friends and teacher enjoy the cookies he helped bake. Includes a simple ka’ak recipe.
Buy The Night Before Eid on Amazon or Bookshop
Once Upon an Eid is a remarkable collection of stories from a diverse group of Muslim writers. The characters come from varied backgrounds, including a young woman celebrating her first Eid after her family converts to Islam and a boy trying to make Eid perfect for his family as they struggle with a loved one’s illness. These stories give a real glimpse of what it is like to be Muslim today, with all its struggles and messiness, as well as the warmth of community and family, and the all-encompassing faith that help the characters face any challenge. Young readers will be able to see themselves and their loved ones in the beautiful diversity of these pages.
Buy Once Upon an Eid on Amazon or Bookshop
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