Wednesday 3 April at 11am
AGES 4+
Celebrate Eid with Razeena Omar Gutta, at Where the Wild Things Are!
Eid is one of the most special times of the year. After a month of fasting, we wait in anticipation to see the crescent moon, which indicates that it’s finally Eid.
Come celebrate Eid (a little early) with us. We’ll read Maymoona’s Moon, and find out how Maymoona is the first to spot the moon; we’ll chat about our favourite Eid traditions, make some Eid cards for our families, decorate our hands with star and moon henna designs, and you’ll take home a special treat bag.
You won’t want to miss this pre-Eid party!
About Maymoona's Moon
In this gorgeous picture book about anticipation, celebration and tradition, a young girl called Maymoona – self-proclaimed future astronaut – cleverly finds a way to be the first to see the crescent moon in the sky, and to announce that Eid has begun.
Eid-al-Fitr is a joyous time of year for Muslims. It marks the end to Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, praying and deep spirituality – so the build-up to Eid is exciting and exuberant. Food, gifts and decorations take centre stage, but sighting the crescent moon is the first sign that Eid can begin. Because when Eid falls is based on the lunar calendar, there is always a chance that it may come one day early (and who wouldn’t want to fast one day less?), there is, naturally, a very strong desire to see the crescent moon!
About Razeena
As a South Asian Muslim born in Zimbabwe and now living in Australia, Razeena Omar Gutta has always had opportunities to explore different experiences and perspectives around the world. Her debut picture book, HANA’S HUNDREDS OF HIJABS is published in the US by Barefoot Books and is illustrated by Manal Mirza.
Razeena is an avid reader and shares her favourite books on Instagram @razeenareads. Inspired by her three book-loving children and a desire to see books on shelves that she never had growing up, Razeena especially enjoys highlighting Muslim lives in the joyful stories she writes for children.
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