Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with Praying, Fasting, and Charity - Hardcover

Heiligman, Deborah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792259262 ISBN 13: 9780792259268

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books, 2006

Synopsis

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the fast's end, are sacred times for millions throughout the world. Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr examines the reasons for the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast and observes some of the wide variety of celebrations at the end of the fast worldwide.

Deborah Heiligman's text examines the historical, religious, and cultural aspect of this Muslim holiday. The book's beautiful photographs are complemented with a map pinpointing the exact locations illustrated. The extensive back matter also includes a list of further resources such as books and Web sites, useful for the research student and paper writer in grades one to four.

The book's consultant, Dr. Neguin Yavari gives an explanatory note about the religious and cultural significance of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr.

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About this title

About the Author

Deborah Heiligman is the award-winning author of 15 children's books. She specializes in simplifying complex subjects for young people, particularly in the areas of science and social studies. She lives in New York City.

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About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0792259262
• ISBN 13: 9780792259268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32