Eid al-Fitr books for kids: what it is and how to celebrate

When is Eid al-Fitr? around Tuesday 9 March 2027. Dates marked “around” depend on the moon and local calendars. Eid begins when the new moon is sighted, so it may be a day later in some communities.

Who celebrates Eid al-Fitr, and books for each

Muslim

Families give a charity donation (zakat al-fitr) before Eid prayers, go to the mosque or a big outdoor prayer in the morning, wear new clothes, visit relatives, eat sweet dishes and give children gifts or money (Eidi). Many children have henna on their hands.

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  Amira's Picture Day

  Reem Faruqi

  Eid falls on school photo day: which will Amira choose?

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  Ramadan Moon

  Na'ima B. Robert

  ends with the joy of Eid

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  Excited for Eid

  Marzieh Abbas

  a toddler-friendly book that works for either Eid

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  Night of the Moon

  Hena Khan

  Ramadan through to the Night of the Moon and Eid

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  Once Upon an Eid

  S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed (editors)

  short stories about Eid for confident readers 8 and up

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Questions to ask while you read

Use these with any of the Eid al-Fitr books on this page. Pick two or three, and there are no wrong answers.

1. What is the family in the story getting ready for?
2. Which part of Eid al-Fitr would you most like to try, and why?
3. How do the people in the story show they care about each other?
4. Is anything in the story like something your family does?
5. What would you like to ask a friend who celebrates Eid al-Fitr?

Ways to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with children

• Make Eid cards for family and friends.
• Decorate the house with stars, moons and lanterns.
• Bake biscuits or sweet vermicelli (sheer khurma) and share them.
• Choose a toy or food to give to someone in need.

Eid al-Fitr picture books at a glance

All the Eid al-Fitr books on this page: Amira's Picture Day (Reem Faruqi), Ramadan Moon (Na'ima B. Robert), Excited for Eid (Marzieh Abbas), Night of the Moon (Hena Khan), Once Upon an Eid (S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed (editors)).

Questions parents ask about Eid al-Fitr

What do you say at Eid?

'Eid Mubarak', meaning 'blessed Eid'.

What's the difference between the two Eids?

Eid al-Fitr ends Ramadan. Eid al-Adha, about two months later, remembers the Prophet Ibrahim's faith and comes at the time of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Related festivals: Ramadan · Eid al-Adha · Islamic New Year

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Traditions vary between families, places and communities; ask your child's friends and their families how they celebrate. As an Amazon Associate, Growing Wise earns from qualifying purchases.