By: Nahed Shata

Two major holidays on the Islamic CalendarRamadan and Eid al-FitrHajj (Pilgrimage) & Eid al-Adha

Rituals Foods Celebrations

Ramadan Month when Quaran was revealed to the

Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) All evil spirits (Jinn) chained Reflect and be thankful 29-30 days of fasting from Sunrise to Sunset What does “fasting” encompass? Who are exempt from fasting during

Ramadan? Tarawih prayers and Quaran Recitation Lailat al-Kader – the 27th of Ramadan Zakat

Children playing with Fawanees (lanterns)

Family getting together for Iftar (time of breaking day fast)

Halaqas in Mosques for young boys and girls

Baking holiday cookies 3-Day Eid celebration Eid prayers and gift giving

Ramadan Overviewhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta8j1z5LkJo

Ramadan for Kidshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP12vjQXzbY

5th Pillar of Islam Journey of a lifetime, desired by every

Muslim First ordained by Allah to Ibrahim and

was told to build the Ka’ba 15 days of performing Hajj rites Upon whom is it obligatory to perform

Hajj? Hajj rites

Story of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail

Sacrificing of sheep and givingThe NeedyFamilyFriends

4-Day celebration Holiday Dish – Rice & Meat Eid prayers and family get-together

Hajjhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=WCe4bOlBE1k