Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.

Second grader Ali Tahir is excited for the festival of Eid, and looking forward to the family party, but first he has to watch his little brother, Fateh, who is in a very cranky mood, and keeps throwing tantrums.

Aneesa and her grandmother come up with a plan to help two girls who are refugees celebrate Eid in America.

"Peg and Cat are visiting their friends Yasmina and Amir during a very special holiday, Eid al-Adha. Everyone is excited to don their best duds, exchange presents, and eat a yummy feast divided into equal parts--one-third for family, one-third for friends and neighbors, and one-third for those in need. But Cat isn't so sure about giving all that deliciousness away. Can more generosity and less honey cake equal happiness for

"Once upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday...

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

"Looking through the tall trees in their backyard in Maine, Shirin and her dad search for a glimpse of the new moon, the sign that the month of Ramadan has begun. Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world pray, fast, and pay special attention to doing good deeds. Shirin is nine and thinks she should be able to fast like her older brother Ali, but her parents feel she is still too young to go without food and water all day. When Shirin catches...

"It looks like someone took a big bite out of the moon--and that marks the beginning of Ramadan! As her Abba and Ammi prepare for their month-long fast, Aliya has a secret: she's going to fast, too! Even though Ammi told her she's not allowed to until she turns thirteen. At school, Aliya starts her secret fast full of determination. She skips lunch, despite her rumbling tummy, and doesn't give in even when she's offered a birthday cupcake with sprinkles!...

One night during Ramadan, Adam startles awake. BANG! BANG! BANG! It's the Ramadan Drummer, wandering the streets to wake everyone up for a meal before the day's fast. As Adam explores the dark streets with the drummer, he learns that every act of kindness is rewarded tenfold during Ramadan. This heartwarming tale teaches how community and giving are central to the spirit of the holiday.