Books with title Muslim Festivals

Festivals are fun to take part in, but do you know what the different ceremonies mean? This book takes a fresh look at Muslim festivals, telling of their origins and importance to Muslims today. It describes the times of fasting and feasting, pilgrimage and prayers, and the giving of presents. It also shows how some of the festivals are anniversaries of important events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad.

Beautifully illustrated, this book is a charming collection of three major celebrations of Islam: Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha respectively. It's lovingly written to provide Muslims and non-Muslims with a personal glimpse of how two Muslim families celebrate the Holy Days of Ramadan, Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha. The three main characters in these stories take readers into their homes to witness each of their families' holiday preparations. The stories depict the meanings and express the personal significance of these traditions. Hard Cover and Excellent introduction for public schools.

What do festivals look like? Are all festivals the same? Why do people go to festivals? This picture book contains stunning photography from around the world to captivate young learners and inspire questions about festivals. The first text appears in detailed parent and teacher notes at the end of the book. These notes contain information about the content and suggestions for discussion about festivals, including suggestions for a variety of ways in which the book can be used.