I Love Eid
A girl in Canada shares her Eid al-Fitr, from the Eid prayer to presents at Grandma's house and sweets for her class, in an audiobook for ages 4 to 9.
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What is I Love Eid about?
I Love Eid is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9 in which a little girl in Canada tells the story of her family's Eid al-Fitr, from the first hugs in the morning to the sweets she takes to school the next day.
The day starts early. Everyone showers and puts on their best new clothes, Dad cannot find his sock and Mum is doing some last-minute ironing. After a breakfast of creamy noodles with almonds, the family wishes each other Eid Mubarak and drives to the prayer. The mosque would not be big enough, so thousands of Muslims pray together in a big hall, standing shoulder to shoulder, rich and poor side by side, as the imam says Allahu Akbar. The girl sits quietly through the khutbah, because she is not a baby any more.
Then come hugs, balloons and sweets, and a visit to Grandma's house, where uncles, aunts and cousins open presents and eat baked chicken, curry, rice and pineapple tarts. It feels strange to eat in the daytime after Ramadan. The cousins hold a secret club meeting in Grandpa's old shed. The next day, the girl takes little bags of sweets for everyone in her class, proud to share her joy. She has two Eids to look forward to, and they are more than enough for her.
The story ends with sayings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about feeding the hungry and wanting for others what we want for ourselves. It takes about seven minutes and is music-free.
What your child will learn
- Eid al-Fitr is a day of thanks to Allah at the end of Ramadan.
- On Eid, Muslims pray together, rich and poor side by side.
- Eid is a time for family, gifts and good food.
- Sharing our happiness with friends and neighbours is part of Eid.
Where this audiobook comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 13: None of you truly believes until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself.
- Al-Adab al-Mufrad 112: He is not a believer who eats his fill while his neighbour goes hungry.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did the girl's family do on the morning of Eid?
- Why did they pray in a big hall and not in the mosque?
- Why did she take sweets to school the next day?
- What is your favourite part of Eid?
Words to know
- Eid al-Fitr
- The festival at the end of Ramadan.
- Eid Mubarak
- A greeting meaning "blessed Eid".
- Khutbah
- The talk the imam gives after the Eid prayer.
- Allahu Akbar
- Allah is the Greatest.
Frequently asked questions
What age is I Love Eid suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. It follows one family through the whole day, so it is a good way to explain Eid to young children.
What does I Love Eid teach children about Eid?
How Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, with new clothes, the Eid prayer and khutbah, visits to family, presents, food and sharing with others.
How long is I Love Eid?
About 7 minutes.
Does I Love Eid have music?
No. It is music-free.
