Razeena Omar Gutta

Mariam tries to share blessed Zamzam water with everyone she meets on Hajj–but what if she runs out?So many people, so many languages. ‘Thank you’ can be a simple smile, a friendly wave, a warm hug. Mariam is one of millions of people from all over the world who has come to Makkah for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, and she overflows with excitement and awe. Mama tells her, "Hajj is a time to do good, share, and be thankful." But what good can Mariam do? That's it! She'll share Zamzam, blessed water from an ancient well, with everyone she meets. As Mariam shares her Zamzam throughout Hajj, she meets friends from all over the world. From fellow pilgrims, she learns new ways to say thank you, tries new foods and drinks, and discovers that when you share with and help others, someone will help you when you need it too.   Takes place during the annual pilgrimage event in Saudi Arabia Characters from cultures across the world share foods and languages Learn about appreciating differences within a community Detailed endnotes unpack the cultural elements in the book, and explore Islamic traditions

Maymoona''s Moon is a heartwarming picture book about the end of Ramadan, and waiting for Eid to begin. Written by Razeena Omar Guta and illustrated by beloved Muslim illustrator Zayneb Haleem (@idotdoodle), readers aged 3 to 8 years will feel the anticipation around the end of Ramadan ? the hullabaloo is contagious!   In this gorgeous story 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, and marks the end to Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, praying and deep spirituality ? so the build-up to Eid is exciting and exuberant. Families come together to celebrate with delicious feasts and gifts, but sighting the crescent moon is the first sign that Eid can begin.  This beautiful picture book is perfect for readers aged 2 years and up, as well as anyone who''s ever looked up into the evening sky and delighted in the moon.

Travel to the houses of Rahma Road to see what everyone is cooking for the annual potluck iftar. A kid-friendly recipe book! In the houses of Rahma Road are people from all over the world. Some are fasting for Ramadan, and some are not. But the annual potluck iftar is something they all attend. Who would miss grandest, tastiest, most delicious meal of the year? From chicken tikka to roti bom, each house is planning on bringing something to share. The result? A feast of food from around the world! Travel from house to house on Rahma Road to see what everyone''s making (and even take a glimpse at the recipes to make them yourself!) Includes 25 globally inspired recipes throughout the book A Ramadan book that helps kids choose recipes for family and community iftars Endnotes include information about Ramadan and additional recipes from each character''s kitchen