Zainab's Ramadan Basket, written by Shabnam Saleem, is about a young Muslim girl called Zainab, who spends the Holy Month of Ramadan with her family in traditional ways, but she and her mother also have their own special Ramadan tradition: they decorate gift baskets, fill them with treats, and give them to neighbours and friends of different backgrounds. With its message of sharing and of strengthening communities, this story captures the essence and spirit of Ramadan and Islam. For Ages 4-8 years
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During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims fast in daylight hours and perform special acts of worship throughout the day and night. Zainab is a young Muslim girl who spends this time with her family in traditional ways, but she and her mother also have their own special Ramadan tradition. They decorate gift baskets, fill them with treats, and give them to neighbours and friends of different backgrounds. This story shows how Zainab's Ramadan baskets affect the lives of those who receive them. With its message of sharing and of strengthening communities, it captures the essence and spirit of Ramadan and Islam. For ages 4-8