A joyful and big-hearted celebration of the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world.

Ramadan Kareem!
The holy month of mercy
and blessings has begun.

A joyful picture book that celebrates the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world. Join the characters and their families as they engage in a time of increased spirituality, fasting, prayer, charity, self-reflection, gratitude and empathy in the Muslim faith.

With a lyrical text and vibrant, detailed illustrations that move together through the different aspects of this important holiday, as well as a glossary and facts page, this book is fun and informative for young readers and grown-ups alike.

From the creators of the critically acclaimed picture book In My Mosque (2021), winner of the English Association English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, Non-fiction 4-7 Category.

"Whether readers [observe] Ramadan or simply seek to learn more about this important holiday, Ramadan Kareem is a heartfelt and illuminating exploration of the universal themes of faith, kindness, and gratitude.” – Minipreneur Book Corner

"A celebratory, tender picture book that reflects how the holy month of Ramadan is honoured by Muslims around the world… A beautiful follow-up to the award-winning collaboration In My Mosque…” – School and Library Journal

"Yuksel's refreshing take centers children's experiences during Ramadan and the holiday that follows it, Eid al-Fitr… Aly's cheerful, energetic illustrations pair beautifully with the text to convey the joyous spirit of Ramadan, with bright colors and depictions ofIslamic art and architecture.” – Kirkus

“…Yuksel’s sensate prose conveys specific practices … especially the wait for iftar, while Aly’s energetic illustrations draw on culturally-specific Islamic art and architecture, imparting the season’s tenets and its communal feel.” – Publishers Weekly

M. O. Yuksel is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of In My Mosque.

Hatem Aly is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Proudest Blue, written by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad, and The Inquisitor's Tale, a Newbery Honor Book, as well as the bestselling Yasmin fiction series, written by Saadia Faruqi.