Amir's Ramadan Race

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    21 Mar, 2024

    a cartoon of a boy standing in front of a mosque at night with a crescent of stars in the sky, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Altoon Sultan, comic cover art

    It was the first day of Ramadan, and Amir was excited. He loved this time of year, not just for the festive mood in the air, but for the feeling of unity and compassion that filled the community. As he walked to the mosque with his friends, he had an idea. "Let's turn Ramadan into a race," he proposed, "a race to spread kindness and generosity!" His friends were intrigued.

    a group of people walking down a street next to a crowd of people in a village with a kite, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Altoon Sultan, official art

    The next day, Amir and his friends began their race. The rules were simple: the one who did the most acts of kindness and charity during Ramadan would win. They helped their neighbors, donated food, and visited the elderly. Their actions inspired others in the community to join in.

    a boy and a girl are standing in a street with a city in the background and a man is hugging his shoulder, hurufiyya, concept art, Everett Warner, official art

    One of Amir's friends, Ali, was struggling to keep up. He wanted to participate but found it difficult to think of ways to help. Seeing his friend's distress, Amir decided to help. "Remember, Ali, the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference," he said.

    a boy and girl sitting on a bench in a park with a book and pencil in their hands and a book in their lap, serial art, a storybook illustration, Alejandro Burdisio, official art

    Inspired by Amir's words, Ali started small. He began by helping his younger sister with her homework, then cleaned the park, and gave his old toys to less fortunate children. Slowly but surely, he found his way to contribute.

    a man standing in front of a crowd of people in a city at night with a street light in the background, hurufiyya, a comic book panel, Altoon Sultan, official art

    As the days passed, the spirit of the race spread far and wide. The community was buzzing with acts of kindness and generosity. People were helping each other more, sharing more, and caring more. The festive mood of Ramadan was truly alive!

    a group of people standing in front of a room filled with balloons and balloons hanging from the ceiling and a man smiling, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Altoon Sultan, official art

    On the last day of Ramadan, the friends gathered to count their deeds. They were all winners, but the person with the most acts of kindness was Ali. His small acts of kindness had added up, showing everyone that every little bit helps.

    a cartoon of a boy smiling in front of a crowd of people with lanterns hanging above him and a man in a blue shirt, hurufiyya, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    The community celebrated Eid with a newfound sense of unity and love. The festive spirit was stronger than ever, thanks to Amir's Ramadan Race. The children had not only learned the importance of kindness and generosity but also had fun while doing it.

    a family sitting at a table with plates of food in front of them, and a window with a picture of a family, samikshavad, a storybook illustration, Amir Zand, official art

    As they sat together, enjoying the Eid feast, Amir turned to his friends. "Next year, let's make the race even bigger!" he exclaimed. His friends nodded in agreement, already excited about the possibilities.

    a cartoon of a man running in a street with a crowd of people behind him and a banner in the background, hurufiyya, a comic book panel, Altoon Sultan, official art

    Amir's Ramadan Race not only made the festive occasion of Eid more memorable but also brought their community closer. It was a race that everyone won, a race that celebrated the spirit of Ramadan – kindness, compassion, and generosity.

    a boy holding a lit candle in front of a crowd of people in a religious setting with a large yellow dome, hurufiyya, poster art, Drew Struzan, comic cover art

    As the sun set on the day of Eid, Amir looked at his community, full of joy and togetherness. He felt proud and content. His idea had not just been a race but a journey of unity and love that everyone had embarked on together.