Essence of Eid

Haroun a 10 year old young boy, shares a story of how his family celebrates the Muslim holiday of Eid.
What the real meaning of this holiday is? And how he creates a connection between various celebrations of people from different faiths. But one thing clearly stands out. No matter what faith one is from the true essence of these Holidays is to share, spent time with friends and families, celebrate unity, contentment, and above all a deep sense of gratitude.

100 Percent proceeds of this book are going to Kashmir Education Initiative, an organization which provides education to underprivileged kids in Jammu and Kashmir.

Written By: Najmun Riyaz

 

 

Najmun Riyaz, M.D. was born and raised in Srinagar, Kashmir. She now works as a full-time psychiatrist and lives in New Jersey with her husband, children, mother, and cat. Her three children, who she raises in America in a time of widespread Islamophobia, inspired her to write this book. She shares the story of Eid with her childrens’ classmates every year. Her son’s fourth grade teacher Mrs. Margaret McKee, and all the children in the class at Moorestown Friends School, also inspired her to turn this cultural tale into a book. Najmun loves spending quality time with her family and writing memoirs