During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from dawn until sunset. This means no food or drinks, among other things. It also includes an increase of salat (the Arabic word for prayer) and recitation of the Quran, the Islamic holy book. There are five different prayers, each with its own name, time and number of […]
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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 for
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Today we are starting two new things. This post gets to be the start of both! The first is our annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Blog Series and Giveaway. All month, various Multicultural Kid Bloggers will be sharing posts having to do with Asian Pacific American Heritage and our giveaway will be running all
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Interview with Vicki Garlock, Founder of Faith Seeker Kids I’m delighted to share an interview with one of my role models and interfaith inspirations, Vicki Garlock. We discussed her brilliant interfaith work with children in her role as founder of Faith Seeker Kids and curriculum developer at Jubilee! Community Church in Asheville, North Carolina. During
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This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we receive a small commission. Easter often brings to mind colored eggs and chocolate bunnies, perhaps Easter bonnets and a parade. In Guatemala they have an even more colorful tradition for Semana Santa (Holy Week). Semana Santa is a time for solemn
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