Maymoona's Moon: A Special Eid Story
Author(s): Razeena Omar Gutta
A heartwarming, celebratory story about waiting for Eid.
Ramadan is almost over, and the hullabaloo is contagious!
In this gorgeous picture book about anticipation, celebration and tradition, a young girl called Maymoona - self-proclaimed future astronaut - cleverly finds a way to be the first to see the crescent moon in the sky, and to announce that Eid has begun.
Eid-al-Fitr is a joyous time of year for Muslims. It marks the end to Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, praying and deep spirituality - so the build-up to Eid is exciting and exuberant. Food, gifts and decorations take centre stage, but sighting the crescent moon is the first sign that Eid can begin. Because when Eid falls is based on the lunar calendar, there is always a chance that it may come one day early (and who wouldn't want to fast one day less?), there is, naturally, a very strong desire to see the crescent moon!
Product Information
As a South Asian Muslim born in Zimbabwe and now living in Australia, Razeena Omar Gutta has always had opportunities to explore different experiences and perspectives around the world. Razeena is an avid reader and shares her favourite books on Instagram @razeenareads. Inspired by her three book-loving children and a desire to see books on shelves that she never had growing up, Razeena especially enjoys highlighting Muslim lives in the joyful stories she writes for children. Zayneb Haleem is a self-taught digital illustrator based in the UK who grew up with a passion for making art. She has over 240,000 followers on her Instagram account, @idotdoodle, where she shares positive and uplifting messages through her digital illustrations.
General Fields
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- : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
- : Bright Light
- : 01 November 2023
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Special Fields
- : Razeena Omar Gutta
- : Hardback
- : Zayneb Haleem
- : English
- : 32
