No comments about Winter holidays around the world: Background information, patterns, and student activities to teach about holidays and customs from countries around the globe.

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2 comments about Yippee! Ramadan Is Over, It's Eid.

1. This book is an excellent introduction for children of all religions to learn about the muslim holiday of Eid. I recommend children and even adults read this to get an easy to understand glimpse into Islamic traditions. Outstanding!!



2. I'm so mad at myself for buying this based on one customer review. It has 19 pages(16 with mostly one sentence text and 3 with no text). The only informative page is the Author's Note in the back. It is not worth the 20 dollars I paid...oh, yes...I said 20 dollars. I'll be more careful next time. There are other books geared for children that are much more informative and still enjoyable.

2 comments about Fasting and Dates: A Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr Story (Festival Time).

1. Most Ramadan books are too difficult to read to my young students and I was missing that perfect book about this holiday. Now I can read them a book the students can enjoy and 1st and 2nd graders can read it on their own too! Thanks for the book, if only it had arrived sooner.



2. This book is good for a general introduction of
   Muslim holidays to kids. My son was able to read
   this book to his first grade class. As a Muslim
   Mom I want to be able to use story books to bring
   knowledge about our religion to the kids in a fun way.

3 comments about Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr: With Praying, Fasting, and Charity (Holidays Around the World).

1. Title: Celebrate Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr: with praying, fasting, and charity
   
   Author: Deborah Heiligman
   
   Published by: National Geographic Society
   
   Review By: Diana Rohini LaVigne, Indian Life & Style Magazine
   
   Beautifully photographed and impeccably written, National Geographic Society has added a much-needed book to their `Holidays Around the World' series. With the current state of confusion about the Muslim community, especially in America, Celebrate Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr brings light to the rituals Muslim celebrate and united which includes praying, fasting and giving charity. Ramadan is a time for family, community and celebrating religious beliefs.
   
   With breathtaking photos that depict the dedication of Muslims worldwide during this sacred holiday time, readers will be delighted with the simple explanations of the complex religious rituals. It's not only a book for teenagers but also for adults.
   
   Towards the end of the book, there is a useful informational section called more about Ramadan. It offers facts about the holiday, more about the five pillars of Islam, an explanation of the Muslim Calendar, recipes to try, and a glossary for reference.
   
   A wonderful book to explore, understand and comprehend the dynamic and important celebration of Ramadan. It should be required reading for high-school teenagers in America and accompany the other books in National Geographic Society's `Holidays Around the World' series.



2. Deborah Heiligman's series : Holidays around the world is a good introduction to children unfamiliar with the holiday.
   
   The pictures are amazing and well laid out. For someone who celebrates Eid, the pictures will seem incomplete because there are so many more aspects than can be represented in a 32 page book. But for someone who has no idea about Ramadan and Islam, this is a very good introduction. ITs also extremely easy for children to read on their own.



3. I bought this book as an Eid-al-Fitr gift for my 9 year old step-daughter. I think it perfectly suits what I was shopping for: a simple explaination of what we do, why we do it and photographs of Muslims around the world who fast, pray, read Qur'an and celebrate just like we do. The book, writing, and all of the photographs are beautiful. At the end, there is a section with some "extras" where it explains the five pillars of Islam, the lunar calendar, dates of Ramadan for the next few years, recipes, etc. I know my step-daughter will enjoy this book and share it with friends. I would recommend this book to Muslim families or anyone who wants to share this important piece of Islam with children.