Eid sounds
A story that takes children on a fun journey into a world full of bright colors and sounds that characterize this festive time.
Let your children savor the magic of Eid with this book featuring cheerful illustrations and easy-to-understand words.
Parents and Teachers Guide
Holidays are an important part of every child's life, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha every year. Children are excited about the preparations for this special day. The story "Sounds of Eid" presents details of the day of Eid and the day before it in an engaging and engaging style that fills children with joy and happiness. In addition to warm, expressive illustrations and bright colors, the story introduces children to some of the Arab customs and traditions that families follow during the holidays, such as giving Eidiya (money gifts), paying Zakat al-Fitr (charity), visiting relatives, and preparing delicious Eid cookies. It also includes concepts and values such as giving, sharing, and helping those in need. The story presents all of the above by focusing on the sounds children hear during the days of Eid. These sounds include: the sound of counting paper money, the clatter of a microphone before the Eid prayer, the sound of tearing gift wrap, and the sound of taking pictures. Some of these sounds bring a feeling of warmth and happiness to the heart, such as the sound of taking pictures, the sound of a grandmother’s affectionate kisses, and the sound of eating Eid cookies.
Discussion questions
Describe the atmosphere of Eid night and what are the most important things that you and your family members do on this night.
- What is the most distinctive Eid sound for you? Why?
- Do you hear other sounds during Eid? Mention them.
- What are your family's Eid rituals?
- What gifts do you prefer on Eid?
- In your opinion, why do mom and dad make sure to take pictures on holidays and special occasions?
- How important are Eid gifts to you? And what do you do with them every Eid?
- Do you help your mother make Eid cookies? What basic ingredients does she use?
- Do you have a piggy bank? What do you do with it when it's full?
- What places do you prefer to go to during Eid?
- Suggest names for the characters in the story and try to write another story about Eid.