Rukhsana Khan – Author & Storyteller

Rabia's Eid

Rabia's Eid

A Picture Book By Rukhsana Khan

Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia

It is the last day of Ramadan. Rabia is excited to celebrate Eid with her family! Today she will fast for the first time and tomorrow she’ll understand why it’s called Eid ul Fitr!

Published by Random House, Feb 2024

32 pg, Step into Reading

ISBN 9780593706824

Resources

Rukhsana’s Book Talk/Tutorial for how best to use this book in the classroom

Reviews

"Rabia, a young girl with tan skin, wants to experience Eid just like the rest of her family, even though her sister says she is “too little” to fast. When she goes with her family into the kitchen to eat cereal and drink water in preparation, Dad agrees that she can fast for half a day. Her family helps Rabia make it through half the fast, shares henna, and teaches her how to put money in the Fitr box for the poor. Khan explains Eid in a child-friendly manner, and grown-ups, too, will learn from her words. Rahmalia’s bright and cheery illustrations beautifully capture the cultural aspects of Eid. VERDICT A jaunty exploration of Eid and the holiday’s cultural implications for young children."
Brittany Morgan, School Library Journal (March 2024 Issue)