Holidays for Children: Ramadan

Everyone loves a holiday! So states the snappy theme song of this entertaining, informative video about the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Hosted by the engaging Michael Keck, the program guides viewers through the history, customs, terminology, and arts of Islamic religion. A variety of mediums, including live action, animation, computer graphics, and puppets, are used to explore and define what makes Ramadan special to Muslims, and how its observance is rooted in the culture of primarily Islamic nations. Informative, kid-oriented, and very centered on cultural appreciation, this delightful video is an excellent addition to the now 16-volume series (see VL-1/95) that explores the history and meaning of a wide variety of holidays. A related arts-and-crafts segment makes it especially good for classroom interaction. Highly recommended. Aud: K, E, I, P. (E. Gieschen)