Ramadan Guide: Ideas for Celebrating the Ninth Islamic Month

Ramadan GuideRamadan Guide ideas for celebrating the ninth islamic month

Decorating around the house is a great way to make Ramadan extra special! You can hang lights, make a “Ramadan Kareem” sign, and light candles. You can find an example of a lantern in this magazine! Ramadan is the time of the year best suited to pick up good habits. Make a calendar of the month and fill in a good deed for each day. This can be to give charity, smile at a stranger, or help someone.

To get in the Ramadan spirit you can make a card for someone you love! Instructions for the card can be found on the following pages! Use your coloring, paint, drawing, and various other arts and crafts skills! Du’a is when we pray to Allah and ask for whatever we want. The Prophet (PBUH) said that “Whatever is prayed for at the time of breaking the fast is granted and never refused.” Make it a regular habit to make du’a right before breaking your fast.

The Iftar meal is a team effort. why not get involved? You can either help with what the grownups are cooking or make something special of your own. An easy thing to be in charge of is to be the designated distributor of dates to everyone when the Adhan goes off. Set a goal for how much of the Qur’an you want to read this month. It can be a few chapters, half the Qur’an, or even the whole thing! You can also gather a few friends and aim to complete the Qur’an together by having everyone read a bit. You can also start a reading group with your family! photo credit// Ivan Cajina on Unsplash