Islamic Celebrations:

Discovering Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr,

andEid Al Adha

Who celebrates these holidays?

• MUSLIMS do!• Muslims are from any

country or ethnicity

The Five Pillars

• Belief in one God• Prayer, 5 times a day• Fasting in Ramadan• Charity• Make pilgrimage to

Mecca

Ramadan symbols

Dates

Fanooz (Lanterns)

Ramadan is...• the name of an Islamic month• the 9th month of the lunar calendar (we

commonly use a solar calendar)

Moon = Lunar Sun = Solar

Ramadan is....

• the month of fasting for Muslims

•FASTING means no eating or drinking from dawn (daybreak) until dusk (sunset)!!!What do you think that might be like?

Good thing:

• Kids don't have to fast!• Elderly and sick people also don't fast

Ramadan activities include...

• Visiting with family• Attending special

prayers• Giving charity

When Ramadan is over....

Muslims celebrate with the holiday called Eid Al

Fitr! Woohoo!!!!

On Eid Al Fitr, Muslims.....•Attend prayers•Wear new clothes•Give Charity•Exchange gifts•Gather with family and friends

Or they might....•Go to Carnivals or parades•Color their hands with henna dye (girls)

Eid Al Adha (symbol)

Why is the lamb a symbol of Eid Al adha?

• Prophet Ibrahim• Attributes: faithful

and devoted• Sacrifice• Ram (lamb/sheep)

replaced Ismael• Any connections?

Eid Al Adha

We remember Prophet Ibrahim's faith by:

• Attending prayers• Giving Charity• Eating lamb• Giving gifts• Attending parties or

other amusements• Visiting family and

friends

Greeting: "Eid Mubarak!"

What greeting do YOU say for your holiday?

Uh oh, Quiz Time! Put on your thinking caps.

1. Where do Muslims live?

2. When do Muslims fast? (the name of the

month)

3. What is a symbol of Ramadan?

4. Name one thing Muslims do to celebrate

Eid al Fitr.

5. What do Muslims eat during Eid Al Ahda?

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

Goodbye!