Under the Ramadan Moon

Plot Summary

We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon.

We give to the poor, and read Qur’an, under the moon.

We live our faith, until next year under the moon, under the moon, under the Ramadan moon.

Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. Sylvia Whitman’s lyrical story, with luminous illustrations by Sue Williams, serves as an introduction to Ramadan—a time for reflection and ritual with family and friends. A detailed note about Ramadan is included. The author lives in Virginia and wrote this story so her son’s classmates could learn how he and his family celebrate this important time. The illustrator lives in England.

Reviews

"In a series of satisfying scenes with glowing colors and rounded forms, the artwork, apparently done in pastels, warmly depicts a family’s activities at home and at the mosque....A handsome, family-centered Ramadan picture book for young children." Booklist

"This delightful picture book describes the month long Muslim observance of Ramadan by a modern family....The repetitive line "under the moon..." also makes this an excellent resource for teachers and librarians for choral reading and discussion." School Library Journal

Associated Keywords
Islam, Islamic, Muslim, holiday, religion