Ramadan Activities for Children

Ramadan is a very important time of year for Muslims across the globe. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is when Muslims fast from sunup to sundown for exactly 30 days. This is a time where Muslims are able to get closer to Allah and they are able to learn more about the religion of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). Ramadan is a time where all Muslims are joyous and they are able to celebrate and establish their religion. Ramadan is very important for the Muslim children as it is for adults. That is why it is important as well as fun to participate in special Ramadan activities. Here is an exciting list of Ramadan activities for children to participate in during the holy month.

Masjid Craft Mobile
You will need:
· Paper
· Glue
· Crayons, colored pencils, and glitter.
· Hole puncher
· String

An adult can draw a beautiful masjid design with a minaret. Then they can write an ayat or surah of the Qu’ran in the middle.

The design will have to be copied for the children.

The adult can recite the Qu’ranic verse for the children or have even have older children write their own verse onto the design.

The children can then color and decorate the design with colored pencils, crayons, and glitter.

The children will then need to paste them onto thin cardboard and cut around the outline of the masjid.

The children can then punch a hole in the top with a hole puncher and tie a string or ribbon through it in order to hang it from the ceiling.

Charity Decorated Jar

Ramadan is a very important time of the year where all Muslims need to be aware of the poor and needy. It is very important that Muslims share their wealth with those that are less fortunate and that need it more. Charity is very special in Islam and children should be taught about the beauty of sharing and giving. This activity can be a wealth of fun and can also teach them the wonders of paying zakat.

What you will need:
· Jar (Either Glass or Plastic)
· Construction paper
· Stickers
· Tape or glue
· Any other special things the children may want to add