A comic story that talks about the customs and rituals of the month of Ramadan, such as fasting, Suhoor, and the great values it aims to achieve, such as helping the poor, feeling for them, maintaining kinship ties, family bonds, and giving. The story is told with a mixture of fact and fiction. In the story, Nagham's family prepares to welcome Ramadan by decorating the house with colorful lanterns with the help of Nagham and her friend Reham. Suddenly, the sound of a drum is heard and a knock on the door. Who is at the door, I wonder?!
Parents and Teachers Guide
Social customs and family rituals are an important part of children's lives. The month of Ramadan takes on special significance because of its profound impact on a child's life, as daily routines change and are turned upside down. Some parents believe their children already know the meaning and purpose of the holy month of Ramadan and don't bother explaining its wisdom to their children. Reading a story about Ramadan is the perfect way to prepare children for and introduce them to this holy month. Parents and teachers can use the story to discuss Ramadan customs and rituals, such as fasting and pre-dawn meals, as well as the important values it promotes, such as helping the poor and showing compassion for them, maintaining family ties, fostering family bonds, and giving back. Important story objectives gradually emerge as the story is narrated in a well-crafted way, blending fact, fiction, excitement, and suspense. The story begins when Nagham invites her friend Reham to help her make Ramadan lanterns with her family. Reham reminds Nagham of how she helped her decorate the Christmas tree. The story encourages children to appreciate social customs and values, motivates them to celebrate religious occasions, and indirectly calls on them to respect and accept the customs of others that are different from their own. The story highlights the importance of human participation in social occasions, which strengthens the bonds of love and increases the cohesion and affection of society in all its aspects.