Easy and fun Ramadan activities for kids

Sharing many Ramadan activities for kids and family – Come together with your loved ones to celebrate the blessed days at home.

Ramadan Mubarak. It is the time for self-reflection, charity and spiritual growth. One of the greatest blessings of this month is that we take out time for our children, something we don’t generally do because of our daily schedules and duties. Although fasting is a must during Ramadan, we can also innovatively use this opportunity to engage kids in various exciting activities that help them learn different concepts and keep them occupied.

Ideas for Ramadan activities for kids

Crescent moon and star decorations

Once Ramadan is here, it’s usually about decorating the home before iftar. However, this should not just be about putting up outdoor lights and lanterns. You can go eco-friendly by implementing some fun and green decorations for your family!
We all love decorating our homes to enjoy festivities during Ramadan. It is a great idea to engage kids in making a few eco-friendly decorations for Ramadan. For making the traditional Crescent moon, you can take any hard base like cardboard, old cards, or any thick sheet. Cut it into the shape of stars and moon. Your kids can colour and decorate them with flowers or eco-friendly craft supplies. Just a note, please avoid using glitter and other plastic-based decorations as they are harmful to our environment.

Ramadan good deeds bag

Ramadan is a fabulous time because of its awesomeness of it. During the auspicious days of Ramadan, you focus on something other than yourself. You focus on more than what you are doing. It’s about the family and the community. Just thinking of others is the best gift you can give. Indeed, you will agree that Ramadan is the month of giving. Take an envelope or bag and make your kids decorate it. Throughout Ramadan, kids can write down their good deeds and place them inside the hand-decorated Ramadan good deeds bag.

Gratitude tree

You can’t go wrong with the idea of collecting old leaves and making them into a garden of gratitude. Start by gathering your old leaves, organic materials, and dried up flowers. You can use them to create a tree by tying them together with a thread. Every day, add a new leaf to the tree, writing a note of gratitude on it. It is a great project to do with your kids, and you can add it to your daily routine as well.

Recycled tin lanterns

Unleash your hidden creativity by recycling old cans as Ramadan lanterns. You can hang lanterns inside the house and outside on trees. They instantly brighten up a room and are great for a nighttime walk in the park.

Let your kids decorate their recycled tin lanterns with colours of their choice. Kids can cut out their designs or shapes and punch holes for hanging. Next, they can paint the cans and tie them with string. They can also decorate recycled tins with paper, fabric and flowers. Won’t these make an attractive DIY Ramadan home decor?

Books

Consider reading and learning a festive activity by giving your children Ramadan books. The bright and colourful illustrations, captivating language, and cartoon characters all ensue a mesmerizing effect on young children, making them love reading more. The books about Ramadan for kids are specifically written for those ages so that little minds can quickly grasp them. The words are kept simple, the sentences short, and there are many pictures with no intricate details to confuse the child. With children’s books, children can understand the importance of the Ramadan festival and the preaching of the Quran.
There are many Ramadan themed children’s books for all age groups. Also, these books make an excellent Ramadan gift idea for young children.

Plant a tree

One Ramadan activity for kids could be planting a tree. Children can water and take care of the tree ad see it growing with them. The simple process of planting, nurturing, and watching the tree grow will provide your children with years of enjoyment. And what a learning experience and memories it would be for your children. Read on for tips on creating a Ramadan garden that your whole family will enjoy.

Ramadan Calendar for children

In our times of technology and gadgets, it might not be easy to get your child to put down their phones, tablets and TV remotes. An excellent way to reconnect them with the spiritual significance of Ramadan is by creating a 30-day Ramadan activity calendar for your kids. It can include activities, Hadiths, gratitude notes, interesting facts about the festival, and quotes from Quran.

Feed animals and birds

It is the perfect time to teach your children the spirit of Ramadan and how to practice this great month. One of the fantastic ways to do that is to make sure they understand why we are fasting and how to stay alert. It is a time to educate your little ones about avoidable activities. You can encourage them by giving food and drink to the poor, feeding animals and birds near your house, and other acts of charity. Well, why not make a bird feeder together? It’s easy to make and allows you and your children to get outdoors and interact with the wildlife during Ramadan.

Gratitude Board

One of the simplest Ramadan activities for kids is a gratitude board. Place a This year, Eid al-Fitr uses a gratitude board to encourage children to consider how they are grateful. All you need is a blackboard or whiteboard and some white chalk. It is one of the simplest Ramadan activities for kids. Place a blackboard or whiteboard and make your kids think and write what they are grateful for that day. After Isha prayers and you’re done giving dua for the people you want to, it is best to make these boards with your kids. They would learn about being grateful for all the blessings that Allah bestowed upon them.

Handmade cards and gifts

Ramadan is the time of gifting. A fun Ramadan activity for kids would be making handmade cards and gifts for close family and friends. Get crafty with DIY gifts and Ramadan is the time for giving and sharing. Make this Ramadan memorable for your near and dear ones by involving children. A fun Ramadan activity for kids would be making handmade cards and gifts for close family and friends. They can help in choosing the gift item too. Your little ones can also engage in packing presents. Recycle old boxes for innovative and eco-friendly gift wraps or use brown paper or newspaper with jute strings.
Get crafty with DIY gifts and cards for Ramadan kids will learn that presents needn’t be materialistic. Children can also collect and dry fresh flowers and leaves.

Involve kids in the kitchen

Ramadan is a time for family bonding and gratitude. Make your kids a vital part of the planning process this Ramadan to understand what it means to be grateful. Involve them in preparing meals and making arrangements for iftar and or suhoor. It is also a great time to teach children healthy eating habits and simultaneously introduce different kinds of fruits and vegetables.
Plan Ramadan meals to include a few dishes where your kids can help. It could be as simple as making sherbet or arranging cut fruits on a plate. Also, involve your kids in cleaning, putting meal tables and setting up the dining table. It is also an excellent time for children to learn about nutrition and a balanced diet.

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Ramadan is a time for spiritual expansion and discipline. Children should not only learn about fasting, but also it’s meaning. They must understand what Ramadan is all about and be full of enthusiasm to impress their parents and elders. Introduce the little ones to the importance of the holy month by engaging in fun and easy Ramadan activities for kids. Do try the ideas to celebrate the festival with your children.
Once again, Ramadan Mubarak.