The Qur’an is the sacred text of Islam.
Teach your children about Ramadan using our handy topic guide!
Teaching Ideas
- Ask the children to think of kind deeds that they could perform during Ramadan. Our card is a great discussion starter.
- This page from the British Council has some independent activities that children could use when learning about Ramadan.
- Teach children about the Five Pillars of Islam and ask them to create a poster about them.
- Make a moon banner.
Resources
- Download our Ramadan Pack for lots of resources about the festival.
- Use our Ramadan Banner on your display board.
- This BBC Bitesize page is a good place for children to start finding out about the festival.
Ramadan Facts
- The Muslim month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
- Ramadan begins with the new moon and continues until the next new moon is seen.
- Ramadan is the month when Muhammad (PBUH) began to receive the words of the Qur’an from the angel Jibril.
- Sawm is the practice of fasting during Ramadan.
- During the month of Ramadan, many Muslims will read the Qur’an from beginning to end.
Videos
What is Ramadan? | Newsround
This video gives a good overview of Ramadan to introduce the topic.
Running time: 1:24
Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr
Sara introduces her family, who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Running time: 4:11
What is Ramadan? Fun Facts about Ramadan
This video gives facts about the festival.
Running time: 2:59
What is Ramadan? The Islamic Holy Month – Behind the News
A news report about Ramadan with lots of information.
Running time: 3:38
Books
Lailah’s Lunchbox
Lailah is finally old enough to join in with the fast at Ramadan, but it is difficult when she has just moved to a new country. This book will stimulate discussions with older children.
A Party in Ramadan
Leena decides to fast on Fridays during Ramadan, but what will happen when she accepts an invitation to a party?
Night of the Moon
Celebrate Ramadan with Yasmeen.
Tell me more about Ramadan
Learn about Ramadan with Laila.
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets
This lovely book for younger children introduces the shapes and traditions of Islam.
Ramadan Moon
The beautiful illustrations and text in this book will help children learn about the traditions of Ramadan.
Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World
This book looks at the lives of Muslims who changed the world, like Sir Mo Farah and Malala Yousafzai.
Links
- Visit the DKfindout! Ramadan Page.
- The British Council Ramadan page has a video and independent activities.
- Try this fun quiz about Ramadan.
- Find the hidden items needed for Iftar in this game.
- There is lots of information about Ramadan on the Muslim Council of Britain website.
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