by As part of the Ramadan for Kids series, here on the Multicultural Kids Blog, I am sharing Arabic Calligraphy inspired art that can be used to make bookmarks, greeting cards or even as stand alone pieces of art by kids. We are half way through Ramadan already and most Muslim families will be gearing up […]
Ramadan for Kids: Making a Good Deed Jar
by Ramadan is almost here, and for Muslim families this is one of the most special times of year. For the whole month, we fast from dawn until dusk and take the opportunity to slow down and focus on our connection with God. For me, Ramadan is a time to reflect and to strengthen my […]
Finding the Ramadan Feeling…or Not
by I don’t remember that first Ramadan with him, except that he fasted through the short days of winter while I awaited the arrival of our first child. In fact I don’t remember much of the first years save for a memorable argument here or there. I know it was all new and I had […]
Ramadan in my Saudi/Canadian home
by Ramadan is the 9th month in the Hijri calendar. It is one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar, in which the Muslim Holy book the Quran was revealed. It is a month where Muslims all over the world refrain from eating, drinking any fluids including water, smoking, intercourse, and any sinful acts. […]