Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

The Muslim holiday of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, introspection, and prayer, begins this year on May 15 at sundown.  During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam; the other four are profession of faith, daily prayers, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca.

The end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s major holidays.

Here are a few book lists about Ramadan for children and adults.  And as is the case with almost any topic, all three Somerville libraries have books about Ramadan and other world holidays.