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Celebrate Ramadan
Did your readers know that it is estimated that as many as one billion people worldwide are members of the Islam religion? Every year, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is a very holy time, when the holiday Ramadan is celebrated. This month-long observance is followed by another important holiday, 'Id al Fitr, or the Festival of Fast Breaking. Readers will learn about the cultural significance of these holidays and who celebrates them.
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This easy-to-read series will enlighten students in grades five and up about holidays with which they may be unfamiliar. The readers might be surprised to find out that some of their classmates practice Ramadan, a month-long Muslim observance that involves fasting from sunrise to sunset. Jeffrey's sensitive coverage of Ramadan will help readers take the first step toward acceptance of people who have different beliefs and practices and who have suffered from prejudice in recent years. Beyond describing the holiday, Celebrate Ramadan will educate readers about one of the world's largest religions. In Celebrate Tet, students will learn that in Vietnamese culture all birthdays are celebrated on the same day. Diwali is known as "Holiday of Light" and is the most important festival to people of the Hindu faith, as shown in the volume on this holiday. Plum-Ucci writes about the myths and rich history behind Diwali in clear, concise language for students to comprehend and enjoy.
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