Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. It is also the perfect opportunity to share in the celebration with your family and friends. For children, it can be difficult to understand what Ramadan means and why it is so important. That’s why engaging activities are a great way to introduce them to the significance of this special time of year. Here are some ideas that you can use to make Ramadan fun for kids!
01 – Arts & Crafts Projects
Arts and crafts projects are a great way to engage children during Ramadan. You could have them make paper lanterns or decorations for your home, like stars or crescents made out of construction paper. Or, if you want something more interactive, try having them create their own Eid cards for family members or friends! Another idea is to have them draw pictures of their favorite thing about Ramadan. This could be anything from their favorite food they get to eat after sunset or their favorite part of Eid al-Fitr. They will love being able to express themselves creatively while learning more about the holiday at the same time!
02 – Educational Games
Educational games are an excellent way to help children learn about Ramadan while still having fun. A scavenger hunt around the house is a great way for them to search for items related to Islamic culture such as dates, prayer mats, calligraphy books etc., while also getting some exercise in! Trivia games are another fun activity that will allow kids to test their knowledge of Ramadan facts such as when it starts/ends or how long it lasts this year. For younger children, you could also do word searches using words associated with the holiday like “fasting” or “Ramadan Kareem.” We offer such interactive learning techniques for kids and adults in our engaging and comprehensive courses here at Araby Plus, you can explore and enroll today right here!
03 – Storytelling Time
Storytelling time is one of my favorite activities because it allows parents an opportunity to share stories about past Ramadans with their kids and teach them about our culture in a fun way! You could start off by reading aloud from Islamic literature like The Quran or other religious books then ask questions afterward that encourages discussion among family members. You can also take turns telling stories from your own childhood experiences that relate back to this special time of year – this will give kids an insight into what life was like before modern times! The possibilities are endless here so don’t be afraid to get creative with your storytelling sessions!
