Two-time Sunday Times bestselling poet and author Hussain Manawer is set to release his latest book, From Sunrise to Sunset, on 14 January 2027, published by Penguin Michael Joseph.
A deeply personal exploration of Ramadan and Eid, the collection brings together poetry, reflections and stories from Manawer alongside 32 contributors, offering an intimate portrait of faith, identity, grief and belonging.
Written over the course of Ramadan, the book follows Manawer’s spiritual journey from childhood memories in East London to Medina and Makkah, where he undertakes Umrah and later performs a pilgrimage in honour of his late mother.
Among the contributors is Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who reflects on his childhood experiences of Ramadan in Tooting and the holy month’s role in bringing communities together. Also featured is East London-born rapper and advocate Mahfuza Salam, known professionally as Mahfuzzy, who shares her experience of navigating Ramadan while living with the rare skin condition Harlequin ichthyosis. Meanwhile, musician Leondre Devries, discusses observing Lent alongside Manawer’s Ramadan, highlighting connections across religious traditions.
Known for his emotionally resonant storytelling and advocacy surrounding mental health, Manawer offers readers an invitation to understand Ramadan beyond fasting, presenting a celebration of human connection that extends beyond religious boundaries.
From Sunrise to Sunset will be published in hardback on 14 January 2027.
