Ramadan and Eid books for kids: the best picks by age

For toddlers, the best Ramadan books are My First Book About Ramadan (Sara Khan) and Ladybird’s First Festivals: Ramadan. For ages 4–7, try Moon’s Ramadan, Ramadan Moon and The Gift of Ramadan; for 6–9, Lailah’s Lunchbox and Night of the Moon. For Eid, Can You Find My Eid Presents? and The Most Exciting Eid suit 2–7s.

Why read Ramadan books with children?

Ramadan books help young children understand what the month is for and feel part of it, even before they fast. Fasting becomes obligatory at puberty, so most under-tens watch the grown-ups fast. A good book explains the why: fasting is prescribed so that we may become mindful of Allah (2:183), and Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed (2:185). It also shows suhoor, iftar, charity and Eid through a child’s eyes.

Every book below is a real, published title checked against the publisher or a major bookseller. Ages are the publisher’s or BookTrust’s guidance where one exists; otherwise they are our suggestion.

What are the best Ramadan books for toddlers (1–3)?

Choose a board book with one idea per page and something to touch or lift.

• My First Book About Ramadan by Sara Khan, illustrated by Alison Lodge (The Islamic Foundation / Kube Publishing, £5.99 RRP). Explains the meaning of the month and answers children’s common questions.
• First Festivals: Ramadan (Ladybird). A lift-the-flap board book for ages 2–5: flaps reveal the moon, the inside of a mosque and Eid presents.
• Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan by Yasmeen Rahim, illustrated by Omar Burgess (The Islamic Foundation). Two children look forward to reading the Qur’an, giving charity and sharing food with neighbours; ages 2+.
• Radiant Ramadan by Marzieh Abbas, illustrated by Anoosha Syed (Little Bee Books, US). A rhyming board book in the Our Neighborhood series.

What are good Ramadan picture books for 4 to 7 year olds?

At this age, look for a story with a child character who tries something for the first time.

• Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi (Farshore in the UK, £7.99 RRP). The moon watches families around the world through the month.
• Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B. Robert, illustrated by Shirin Adl (Frances Lincoln). Follows the moon from the first crescent to the new moon of Eid, with collage art; ages 4–7.
• The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard, illustrated by Laura K. Horton (Albert Whitman). Sophie tries her first fast, struggles, and finds another way to take part; ages 4–8.
• My First Ramadan by Karen Katz (Henry Holt). A bright, simple picture book for ages 3–6.

Which Ramadan books suit 6 to 9 year olds?

• Lailah’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Lea Lyon (Tilbury House). Lailah is finally old enough to fast, but she is at a new school and doesn’t know how to explain it; a 2016 ALA Notable Children’s Book.
• Night of the Moon by Hena Khan, illustrated by Julie Paschkis (Chronicle Books). Seven-year-old Yasmeen follows the moon through Ramadan, Chaand Raat and Eid.
• Once Upon an Eid, edited by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed (Amulet Books). 15 Eid stories, poems and comics by Muslim writers, for strong readers aged 8–12.

What are the best Eid books for kids?

Eid books are about joy, family and giving; choose one for little ones and one with a story for older children.

• Excited for Eid by Marzieh Abbas, illustrated by Anoosha Syed (Little Bee Books, US). Rhyming board book, ages about 0–4.
• Hassan and Aneesa Celebrate Eid by Yasmeen Rahim, illustrated by Omar Burgess (The Islamic Foundation). Decorating, Eid prayer outdoors and visiting family; ages 2+.
• Can You Find My Eid Presents? by A. M. Dassu, illustrated by Junissa Bianda (Scholastic). Hana searches the house for the family’s presents; BookTrust lists it for ages 2–7.
• The Most Exciting Eid by Zeba Talkhani, illustrated by Abeeha Tariq (Scholastic). Safa’s Eid and making other people happy; BookTrust suggests ages 4–7.
• The Best Eid Ever by Sufiya Ahmed, illustrated by Hazem Asif (Bloomsbury, 2024). Aisha and her brother’s Eid treasure hunt, with an introduction to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
• Amira’s Picture Day by Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Fahmida Azim (Holiday House). Eid falls on school picture day; good for talking about Eid on a school day.

Quick comparison by age and occasion

When should you buy Ramadan books?

Buy about three weeks before Ramadan, so the books are wrapped and ready for the first night. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027 and Eid al-Fitr around 9–10 March 2027; the exact dates depend on the moon sighting.

1. Early January: check your library and last year’s box; reserve titles you want to try.
2. Mid-January: order new and imported books (US titles can take longer to arrive).
3. Late January: order personalised books, which are printed to order.
4. A few days before Ramadan: wrap the books and set up the reading spot.

What is a good 30-night Ramadan reading plan?

Give each part of the month a theme and let the books follow it.

Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an, so it is a natural time for the Prophets’ stories. One personalised option is Hudhud, a UK storybook in which the child flies with a talking hoopoe through the stories of Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa and Muhammad (peace be upon them); it works as a first-night book or an Eid morning gift. More ideas are in Ramadan with young children and Ramadan gifts for kids.

How can you make Ramadan books feel special?

• The book box: wrap last year’s Ramadan books and one new one, and unwrap them on the first night.
• Reading by lantern: switch off the big light and read by a lantern or fairy lights after iftar.
• A book countdown: number the books and read one each night, repeating favourites.
• Share at school: offer to read an Eid book to your child’s class; it helps classmates understand why your child is celebrating.

How do you choose a good Ramadan or Eid book?

Look for accurate explanations (for example, that the Qur’an was first revealed in Ramadan), families your child can relate to, and pictures that invite talk. Mix books about your own traditions with books showing Muslims around the world, and point out which customs are cultural (lanterns, Chaand Raat, new clothes) and which are acts of worship (fasting, prayer, zakat al-fitr).