Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors (2012) (edit title/settings)

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• Deen: Arabic word for religion or way of life
• Eid: Eid-ul-Fitr ends Ramadan; Eid-ul-Adha celebrates life focused on sacrifice and devotion to God
• Fanoos (fun-OOSE): Middle East lantern made of tin and glass, lit by children during Ramadan
• Hijab (hih-JAB): head covering worn by Muslim women, especially while praying or in public; hijab means curtain or cover in Arabic
• Kufi (KOO-fee): short, brimless cap worn by Muslim men and boys
• Mecca: city in Saudi Arabia; the most sacred place in Islam; Muslims kneel on prayer rugs to pray in the direction of Mecca.
• minaret: a tower at a mosque where the call to prayer is broadcast
• Quran (kur-AUN): holy book of Islam
• Ramadan (rahm-uh-DAWN): ninth month and holiest month for Muslims where they fast from sunrise to sunset each day; traditionally break the fast with dates and milk; Muslims say extra prayers and give to charity during Ramadan
• Zakat (zah-KAT): money given by Muslims to the poor and those in need

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1. Hena Khan (Author)
2. Mehrdokht Amini (Illustrator)

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• Books › Children's Books › Holidays & Festivals › Religious