4+years
Zamzam for Everyone: Sharing Water at Hajj
Authors: Razeena Omar GuttaIllustrator: Bassent DawoudThis beautifully illustrated picture book encapsulates the essence of Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage, through the eyes of a little girl. The charming narrative shows that people from diverse Muslim communities participate in the annual pilgrimage, and teaches key vocabulary associated with this pillar of Islam. A lovely exploration of helping, sharing and learning about different cultures surrounding the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj.
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- Bassent Dawoud is an award-winning illustrator
- Own Voice
- South Asian representation
- Muslim representation
- Diverse cast
- Black representation
- East and Southeast Asian representation
- Middle Eastern representation
- Mixed-heritage representation
- Disabled representation
- Female lead