Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting (Orca Origins #5)

by Ausma Zehanat Khan (Author)

Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting (Orca Origins #5)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Orca Origins
The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting explores the richness and diversity of the Islamic tradition by focusing on an event of great spiritual significance and beauty in the lives of Muslims. Rich with personal stories and stunning photographs, Ramadan demystifies the traditions and emphasizes the importance of diversity in a world where Islamophobia is on the rise.
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Gr 2-5--Khan explains the religious practice to young readers. Filled with vibrant color photographs, the book explains in detail the events and rituals of the spiritual month of the Muslim faith. It is broken into chapters and follows the experiences of several children as well as Olympic fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad. Muhammad explains how she trains differently during Ramadan. The children share what it is like to fast and the various projects they take on during that time. The book shares holy traditions from countries around the world such as Egypt, Kenya, and India. There are recipes for families to try while they break their fast at sundown. VERDICT This is a comprehensive book of facts and experiences for any child who is learning about what it means to follow Islam. A solid choice for children seeking to learn more about the faith for assignments or to satisfy their own intellectual curiosity.--Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH

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The personal perspectives elevate this volume above an average informational book; readers, both non-Muslims and Muslims, can step into the shoes of someone from another background. Wide in scope and personal in presentation, this book is a good choice for learning about Muslims' traditions as expressed in various cultures.— "Kirkus Reviews"
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781459811812
Lexile Measure
1150
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication date
March 20, 2018
Series
Orca Origins
BISAC categories
JNF026090 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Other, Religious
JNF049100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion | Islam
Library of Congress categories
Customs and practices
Fasts and feasts
Islam
Ramadan

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