by Hooray! Ramadan is here! Ramadan, also known as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims all around the world observe this month as they fast, pray, and gather with their communities. Different cultures across the globe have different traditions, but all Muslims recognize Ramadan as a […]
Ramadan In Our Home
by Ramadan is a special time of the year for Muslims all over the world. During Ramadan with kids, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. My children are too young to fast. However, there are a number of things we do as a family to make it a special time. Ramadan Calendar […]
Celebrating Ramadan: 6 Lessons Kids Learn
by Welcome to Ramadan! Ramadan Kareem to everyone! As a Muslim parent, I find myself anxiously awaiting the holy month of Ramadan to celebrate with my children. It is such a wonderful time of the year for us. The meaning of Ramadan is what has always defined me as a person because of the positive […]
Arabic Calligraphy Inspired Art
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 […]