My First Ramadan for Kids is a gentle, engaging chapter book that follows ten-year-old Mariam as she experiences her very first Ramadan. From waking up for suhoor and trying her first fast at school to learning about kindness, visiting the mosque, and celebrating Eid, this story brings the beauty of Ramadan to life through warmth, humor, and everyday moments children understand.
Perfect for Muslim families, converts, mixed-faith households, classrooms, and libraries, this book helps young readers see Ramadan as meaningful, joyful, and relatable.
Through Mariam's journey, children naturally learn about:
Fasting and suhoor
Patience, kindness, and good deeds
Charity (sadaqah) and community
Mosque nights and Eid celebrations
Written with simple language, gentle explanations, and age-appropriate challenges, this chapter book is educational without feeling preachy and welcoming to both new and practicing Muslim families.
Ideal for Ramadan and Eid gifts, classroom read-alouds, cultural literacy lessons, Islamic schools, and library collections, My First Ramadan for Kids offers positive, authentic representation and a story children will recognize themselves in.
Introduce your child to Ramadan in a way that feels real, warm, and joyfully familiar.