ISBN: 9780792259268 Author: Deborah Heiligman Publisher: National Geographic Society (2006) Pages: 32 Binding: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket Description from the publisher: Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the fast's end, are sacred times for millions throughout the world. Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr examines the reasons for the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast and observes some of the wide variety of celebrations at the end of the fast worldwide. Deborah Heiligman's text examines the historical, religious, and cultural aspect of this Muslim holiday. The book's beautiful photographs are complemented with a map pinpointing the exact locations illustrated. The extensive back matter also includes a list of further resources such as books and Web sites, useful for the research student and paper writer in grades one to four. The book's consultant, Dr. Neguin Yavari gives an explanatory note about the religious and cultural significance of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr Availability: Usually ships the same business day. Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr : With Praying, Fasting, and Charity (Holidays Around the World Series by National Geographic) (Hardcover) (Deborah Heiligman) B9729List price: $15.95Discount price: $11.95 sample page 4 sample page 10 sample page 13 sample page 17 sample page 18 Have a question? Check our Customer Support section first! Home | Our Guarantees | Contact Us Search our Site | Listing of all our Products © 1997-2007 Islamic Bookstore .com. All rights reserved.