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The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story

by Aya Khalil

An Eid tradition shaped by family and Egyptian heritage

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Awards & Recognition

  • Editorial selection

    CCBC Children's Choice Best Book of the Year

    Identified as a CCBC Children's Choice Best Book of the Year.

  • Critical praise

    Kirkus Reviews starred review

    Starred review praising the book as a beautiful story of joy, tradition, and family.

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An Eid tradition shaped by family and Egyptian heritage

On the night before Eid, Zain helps his mother and grandmother prepare ka'ak using ingredients brought from Egypt. The shared recipe opens onto details of the family’s heritage, including Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the flavors associated with home. Food serves as the thread connecting a family celebration with cultural memory, while the included ka'ak recipe extends the book’s focus beyond the story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring Eid and Muslim family traditions
  • Families interested in stories connecting food, heritage, and celebration
  • Young readers curious about Egyptian culture

Themes

Eid and Muslim traditionsFamily bondsEgyptian heritageFood and cultural memory

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Book overview

★ "A beautiful story of joy, tradition, and family."―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods.

On the night before Eid, it's finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita's famous ka'ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother's bulky suitcase: ghee from Khalo Karim, dates from Amo Girgis, and honey from Tant Tayseer--precious flavors all the way from Egypt. Together with Mama and Teita, Zain follows his family's recipe and brings to life Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the melodies and tastes of his Egyptian heritage This Muslim holiday story, featuring a delicious ka'ak recipe, is a satisfying addition to a joyful and expansive Eid.

A CCBC Children's Choice Best Book of the Year
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