Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr

What is

Ramadan?

KWhat do you

KNOW?

WWhat do you WANT

to know?

LNow let's LEARN...

Ramadan is...the name of a month in the Islamic calendar

(calendar based on the MOON)

•Muslims (MUS-limz) fast the entire month

of Ramadan, from dawn (not sunrise) to dusk

Let's see what's inside Ms. Jill's box, shall we?

What is fasting?

• No food or drinks (no candy either!)

• Children and very old people do not have to fast

• Sacrifice• Does your family make

sacrifices?

• CONNECTION Other faiths have some

fasting practices too!

Why do Muslims fast?

• FASTING is one of the Pillars of Faith for Muslims

When we fast, we….• learn what poor and

hungry people feel• appreciate what we

have• are thankful to God for

blessings

What is fasting like?

• Body feelings

• Mind feelings

• PERSPECTIVE

• RESPONSIBILITY

• Sacrifice

Beginning of a day in Ramadan

People who fast:• Eat a morning meal

called sahoor (it’s not breakfast!)

• Foul medammes, eggs, oatmeal, honey, fruit, and/or good fats

• Stop eating at dawn

End of Day in Ramadan

People who fast:

• Eat an evening meal at sunset called iftar

• Eat dates

• Perform special prayer called taraweh

People who fast eat…

• Dates (these are a delicious, sweet fruit packed with nutrients)

• A good balance from all the food groups

Let's taste a DATE!Let's taste a DATE!

Yeah! It’s Eid Al-Fitr!!! Ramadan is over, Eid Mubarak!

Let's celebrate.....

…By going to the Mosque to Pray

…By wearing new clothes

…By giving charity

…By giving and receiving gifts

And by feasting!

Let's make a fanooz!

• Step 1: Choose your paper color

• Step 2: Cut a 1 in. strip off the short side; trade strip w/ friend for added color; write your name on it!

• Step 3: Make the "Hot Dog" fold (length-wise)

• Step 4: Mark line for your cutting stopping point

• Step 5: Cut strips starting at the FOLD; your paper will look like a giant comb once it's all cut!

• Step 6: Unfold and decorate as desired

• Step 7: Staple top/bottom and fasten handle