customs and practices

Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble.

Looks at Judaism, its history, its biblical roots, and its rituals. Visits a synagogue to witness a boy preparing for his Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Also visits a family preparing for Passover and contains discussions with rabbis from different branches of Judaism.

Looks at the Hindu faith and its history. Visits a temple to see a Hindu priest performing a prayer ritual and visits a family celebrating the holiday of Diwali.

Looks at Islam, its history, and its rituals. Visits a mosque to learn about the five pillars and the daily Muslim prayer service of salah. Also visits a family as they celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

Looks at Buddhism, its rituals, and its history of over 2,500 years. Follows a family as they visit a Buddhist temple and worship in their home shrine.

Looks at the worship practices of Christianity as well as the religion's traditions, beliefs, and history. Visits a family as they prepare for a Christmas celebration.

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.

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Protestant Christianity, which originated in the sixteenth century with Martin Luther, looks at the different denominations that have developed over the centuries, and discusses their similarities and differences.

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Buddhism, discussing the religion's philosophy and beliefs, looking at the life of Buddhist founder Siddhartha Gautama, and examining the spread of the religion throughout the world.

Sara learns about the Jewish tradition of tzedakah when she shares food with a hungry stranger.