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The Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story

Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture—and into the ancient roots from within its traditions have grown.

Themes
islamdiversityreligionchildhood
Setting
christmas
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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