Eid! The short, single syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it’s waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it’s the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it’s the gift giving and the holiday parties, or carnival rides to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy.
Contributors include G. Willow Wilson, Hena Khan, N. H. Senzai, Hanna Alkaf, Rukhsana Khan, Randa Abdel-Fattah, Ashley Franklin, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Candice Montgomery, Huda Al-Marashi, Ayesha Mattu, Asmaa Hussein, and Sara Alfageeh.
My Review:
Contributors include G. Willow Wilson, Hena Khan, N. H. Senzai, Hanna Alkaf, Rukhsana Khan, Randa Abdel-Fattah, Ashley Franklin, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Candice Montgomery, Huda Al-Marashi, Ayesha Mattu, Asmaa Hussein, and Sara Alfageeh.
My Review:
| I absolutely adored this book! Hearing the voices of Muslim kids from all over the world (Australia, the US, etc.) was so enlightening, and I learned so much about Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr. Looking up all of the names of traditions and foods was really amazing; I want to find lots of recipes on Pinterest for all of the yummy-looking foods! Some of the stories made me happy-cry, like when Kareem helped his neighbor with a problem, and others made my heart hurt, like reading about Bassem's first Eid in a camp for Syrian refugees. I feel like I have a much better understanding of how important Ramadan and Eid are for Muslims, especially my students, and I really can't wait to learn more! |
Read: January 22
