Waiting for the crescent moon

Words and music by Eleanor Martin , Luqman Ali and Thomas Gray from Khayaal Theatre Company.
Commissioned by Sing Up.

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Waiting for the crescent moon tells the story of a Muslim child excited by the imminent end of Ramadan and the joyous experience of the festive celebrations of the day of Eid al-Fitr.

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Age: 5 to 7 , 7 to 9 , 9 to 11 , 11 to 13
Cross-curricular topic: People , Religions , Religions & festivals
Song type: Religious celebration
Subject: Religious education
Scoring: Guitar chords , Piano accompaniment , Unison (optional parts)
CCLI ID: 7233949

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The performance track was recorded specially for Sing Up by Eleanor Martin and Thomas Gray to a backing track by Thomas Gray. Mixed and mastered by Thomas Gray.

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