10 Muslim Authored Books to Preorder for Ramadan & Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

I'm so excited to share these wonderful books with diverse Muslim representation. It makes me incredible happy that Muslim children today have wonderful reading options. Books that will honor their faith and cultures in respectful and uplifting ways. These books are perfect for learning more about Ramadan and Eid celebrations or for including in Eid Gift bags along with the Eidi. iykyk

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Without further adieu, 10 Muslim Books coming out in early 2026:

🕌 Amina Banana and the Formula for Fairness & Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money by Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Aaliya Jaleel (Jan. 13) from G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

In Formula for Money, Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been gone working more. She is determined to help her family out. Teaches valuable lessons about responsiblity, family, and financial literacy. 

In Formula for Fairness, the science fair is here, and Amina Banana is ready to showcase her skills. But when she is paired with someone unexpected, the science fair suddenly becomes . . . UNfair. All Anima wants to do is impress her grandmother who is visiting from Syria. 

🕌 Together on Eid by Sana Rafi, Mariam Quraishi (out Jan 13) from Chronicle Books 

Eid is a gathering, a party, a feast … and so much more. This beautifully illustrated picture book showcases the warm family memories and cultural traditions of celebrating Eid.

🕌 Nadia Islam, on the Record by Adiba Jaigirdar, Avani Dwivedi (out Jan. 13) from Quill Tree Books

In this illustrated Middle Grade novel, Nadia is disapointed to not be celebrating her first Ramadan with her best friend since her family is traveling back to Bangladesh for the Summer. But she's excited to spend time with her cousin and to possibly find the story to make her editor in chief of her school newspaper. Spending time with her favorite aunt (and fellow journalist), Nadia helps research the disastrous flooding in the region. Meanwhile, her cousins who are as competitive as she is are trying to see who can keep the most fasts. Between the Ramadan Race and her journalism, Nadia is sure to have the best Ramadan...right?

🕌 Zamzam for Everyone: Sharing Water at Hajj by Razeena Omar Gutta, Bassent Dawoud (out Jan. 20, 2026) from Barefoot Books

Mariam and her family are performing Hajj (Prilgrimage) along with millions of other families. When Mariam decides to share Zamzam water with all of the diverse Muslims she meets, she learns many important lessons about connecting with others and charity. 

🕌 Ramadan for Everyone: A Muslim Community Story by Aya Khalil, Rashin Kheiriyeh (out 1/27/26) from Christy Ottaviano Books

In this heartwarming story of sisterhood, faith, and acts of service, Habeeba is eager to fast full days and pray taraweeh prayers like her older sister. However, she finds that she struggles to keep fasting when she sees tasty treats or is falling asleep during prayers. When she starts to feel discouraged, her sister Sumaya teaches her a valuable lesson about selflessness and patience rather than perfection.

🕌 A Ramadan Night by Nadine Presley, Asma Enayeh (out Jan. 27) from Salaam Reads/Simon & Schuster

Join Sami and his Baba as they stroll the streets of Damascus to learn what does a Ramadan night feel like. This nighttime sensory picture book celebrates the wonder, excitement, and peace of Ramadan evenings!

🕌 Home Away From Home by Nazneen Akbari, Rashin Kheiriyeh (out Feb. 3) from Barefoot Books

Nuha and her mom are traveling to Oman for the Summer. While Mama is excited to return home, Nuha isn't so sure about a place that is unfamiliar. However, her Jadda (grandmother) shows her all the ways that Oman is special and Nuha eventually finds glimpses of home.

🕌 Ibraheem's Perfect Eid by Farhana Islam, Nabila Adani (out Feb. 10) from Running Press Kids

Ibraheem is excited for Eid because it means presents! However, when his family is participating in Eid celebrations such as trips to the mosque, food, family, games, and fun, but there are no presents in sight, Ibraheem starts to worry! His baba and the rest of his family teach him that Eid is about much more than presents but about all the special things they did together as a family.

🕌 Ramadan Rain by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Aliaa Betawi (out Mar. 10) from Random House Studio

When Haneen's momma tells her that rain during Ramadan brings blessings, she begins to pray for all the things she wishes, such as new shoes and bright dresses. However, spedning time in the masjid in acts of service, Haneen begins to realize that the best things to wish for are the kindness of friends, the magic of faith, and, of course, the love of your Momma.

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Ramadan is expected to begin on February 18th. Reading together as a family and engaging kids with these wonderful picture books with Muslim children being centered is a great way to show young Muslims what Ramadan and Eid are about. Shop these Ramadan Reads from Tuma's Books and support a Black, Muslim-owned bookstore!💜