customs and practices

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Divali.

Discusses the history and traditions, as well as the symbols and current celebration of this Hindu holiday.

Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion.

Jacov, a slow boy, is given the special honor of "blowing the shofar (ram's horn)" on the Jewish high holy days.

A boy observes the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with his family, describing each of their traditions.

Looks at some of the ways Muslims around the world celebrate the joyous festival of Id-ul-Fitr.

Contains essays that define Islam and Muslims, review the history of Islam, and discuss beliefs, practices, scriptures and doctrine, the subdivisions of Islam, holy places, visual arts, architecture, literature, performing arts, media, and philosophy and science, and features photographs, sidebars, and focus articles on the life of Muhammad, jihad, the Koran, Jerusalem, women writers, and other topics.

A complete guide to Jewish observance covering prayers, Sabbath, festivals, and fasts, rituals, customs, traditions, and law.

Describes the origins and traditions of Sikh festivals and celebrations around the world.

Explains how the various elements in the Passover celebration commemorate the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.