Learn about Ramadan in your classroom with activities that focus on kindness. Ramadan is a festive time in Islam and is celebrated for a month. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and starts in early spring. During Ramadan, some people fast from sunup to sundown, and many people show extra kindness to one another and think about what they are grateful for. At the end of the month, people have a celebration called Eid-al-Fitr where families and friends gather together and have a big feast.
Download these free Ramadan Kindness printables for grades 1–3 here.
Classroom Read-Alouds for Ramadan
These picture books are a great way to connect students’ understanding about Ramadan with the traditions that are a part of it.
Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by Lisa Bullard (Illustrated by Holli Conger)
Learn how Rashad celebrates Eid al-Fitr! Discover what he eats and plays during his Ramadan celebrations.
Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan by Yasmeen Rahim (Illustrated by Omar Burgess)
Follow Hassan and Aneesa on the first day of Ramadan and find out why they love it when the Muslim holy month arrives.
Lailah’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi (Illustrated by Lea Lyon)
Lailah is in a new school in a new country. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom.
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Heather Foudy is a certified elementary teacher with over 7 years’ experience as an educator and volunteer in the classroom. She enjoys creating lessons that are meaningful and creative for students. She is currently working for Evan-Moor’s marketing and communications team and enjoys building learning opportunities that are both meaningful and creative for students and teachers alike.