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Eight-year-old Magid wants to participate in the Muslim tradition of fasting during the month of Ramadan, but his family says he is too young to honor Allah in this way. Determined to fast, Magid feeds his lunch to the ducks and pours his drink into the river. When his older sister, Aisha, discovers what Magid is doing, she tells his parents. Unhappy that Magid has been dishonest with them, the parents still see his sincere desire to honor Allah and thus allow him to fast for half the day. Watercolor paintings accompany the story that is set in contemporary Egypt., Magid, an eight-year-old Muslim boy in Cairo, is determined to celebrate Ramadan by fasting, despite the opposition of family members who feel that he is not yet old enough to fast.
| Size | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 4.8 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Ramadan can fall at any season of the year, and this excellent book explains what Ramadan is all about: Muslims believe that fasting teaches self-control and reminds them that everyone feels hunger. It is great to see Islam portrayed in a sympathetic light. The illustrations...are superb."
Philadelphia Inquirer - Ann Waldron (06/09/1996)
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