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Second grader Ali Tahir is excited for the festival of Eid, and looking forward to the family party, but first he has to watch his little brother, Fateh, who is in a very cranky mood, and keeps throwing tantrums.

Leena is conflicted after she is invited to a birthday party on the day she was planning to fast with her family for Ramadan, but she decides to go to the party anyhow, and abstain from eating and drinking.

"Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.

Colorful illustrations and text written in both English and Albanian tell the story of Samira and her family who celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid.

"Readers can learn all about Ramadan, including the tradition of fasting, what the Qur'an is and more, and why and how Muslim families all over the world celebrate this holy month"--Provided by publisher.

"Join Aliya and Amar as their Mama and Papa tell them all about the Five Pillars--especially salah. One of the most engaging Islamic books for kids, this book helps you learn what it means to pray, discover how it helps you grow closer to Allah, and hear awesome stories from the Quran that teach even more about the importance of salah"--Provided by publisher.

"Ramadan is a festival celebrated by Muslims for one month of every year. It is a time when Muslims fast for one month during daylight hours. Learn more about the history and traditions of this . . . celebration"--Back cover.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, including when, where, and who first observed and celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including fasting, giving to the needy, and preparing an Eid feast, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.

"Ali Tahir is a Pakistani American second grader who loves his family and friends--and also loves getting attention! Ali's big ideas sometimes lead to a little trouble--but his clever solutions and kind heart always save the day. Whether he's at the South Asian market, the dinosaur museum, a rainy indoor recess, or an Eid party in his own backyard, Ali is always discovering new things. Jump into this lively collection of four stories to see how every day is an adventure with curious, clever Ali!"--Back cover.