Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr

What is Ramadan? K What do you KNOW? W What do you WANT to know? L Now 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

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!

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

...By putting on henna (girls and women)

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