"Mama says blessings are all around us during this month. Maybe Ramadan will bring a sister for me."

ZAHRA'S BLESSING, A RAMADAN STORY is a lovely children's warm telling of the celebration of the Muslim month of Ramadan. Focusing on patience, gratitude, and giving to others. Further reading is included at the end of the story.

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for refugees, Zahra befriends a displaced child. This new friendship brings Zahra her Ramadan blessing!

Written by Shirin Shamsi, whose mother was a child of Refugee parents. Lovingly illustrated by Manal Mirza herself a Muslim, and inspired student of the Author.

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