1. Islamic Celebrations:
Discovering
Ramadan,
Eid Al Fitr,
and
Eid Al Adha

2. Who celebrates these holidays?
MUSLIMS do!
Muslims are from any country or ethnicity

3. The Five Pillars Belief in one God Prayer, 5 times a day
Fasting in Ramadan
Charity
Make pilgrimage to Mecca

4. Ramadan symbols
Fanooz (Lanterns)
Dates

5. 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

6. What do you think that might be like?
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?

7. Good thing: Kids don't have to fast!
Elderly and sick people also don't fast

8. Ramadan activities include...
Visiting with family
Attending special prayers
Giving charity

9. Muslims celebrate with the holiday called Eid Al Fitr! Woohoo!!!!
When Ramadan is over....
Muslims celebrate with the holiday called Eid Al Fitr! Woohoo!!!!

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

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

12. Eid Al Adha (symbol)

13. Why is the lamb a symbol of Eid Al adha?
Prophet Ibrahim
Attributes: faithful and devoted
Sacrifice
Ram (lamb/sheep) replaced Ismael
Any connections?

14. 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

15. What greeting do YOU say for your holiday?
Greeting: "Eid Mubarak!"
What greeting do YOU say for your holiday?

16. 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?

17. Thank you! Happy Holidays!
Goodbye!