| Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting Contributor(s): Khan, Ausma Zehanat (Author) |
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ISBN: 145981181X ISBN-13: 9781459811812 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Islam - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Middle East |
| Dewey: 297.362 |
| LCCN: 017949708 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Series: Orca Origins |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.6" W x 9.1" (1.15 lbs) 88 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Holiday - Ramadan |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting explores the richness and diversity of the Islamic tradition by focusing on an event of great spiritual significance and beauty in the lives of Muslims. Rich with personal stories and stunning photographs, Ramadan demystifies the traditions and emphasizes the importance of diversity in a world where Islamophobia is on the rise. |
Contributor Bio(s): Khan, Ausma Zehanat: - Ausma Zehanat Khan is the author of the Khattak/Getty mystery series, which has been optioned for television. A British-born Canadian, she is a former adjunct law professor and the former editor-in-chief of Muslim Girl magazine. She lives in Colorado with her husband. For more information visit www.ausmazehanatkhan.com. |