With almost half the month of Ramadaan behind us, little Muslims all over are looking forward to celebrating Eid. A day of festive eats, gifts and family after a month of fasting. Kids will not only love making these Ramadaan crafts but also enjoy the blessings of giving and sharing.
- The little DIY Sadaqa pouches below are cute to gift some cash to those in need. Let your kid use some of his/ her savings to add to the pouch.
- The Islamic or Lunar Calendar is based on the sighting of the new moon. This then indicates the starting of the new month. Try these Oreo cookies to celebrate the birth of the Eid moon!
2 DIY Sadaqa (charity) pouches for Ramadaan and Eid
Taking the time to make these special gift bags speaks volumes to the recipient. Contrary to popular belief this is not only a m0nth of fasting, feasting and night prayer, but also a time to extend the giving hands. And Eid is no different – Muslims all over pay a “Fitra”, a small amount that is handed over to the less fortunate. These Ramadaan craft ideas can be used for Eid too.
Ramadaan Craft: Mosque Gift Bag
You will need:
- Brown paper bags
- Coloured paper / cardboard
- Stickers
- Scissors and glue
Steps:
- draw and cut out a dome, door and minaret shape from cardboard
- Stick onto brown paper bag to form a mosque design
- Add stickers for additional decoration.
- Fill the bag with some food, or a little toy and some stationery. Add a little note too.
** SOURCE: Lunar Learners
Ramadaan Craft: Sadaqa Pouches
You will need:
- Felt in various colours
- Scissors
- Glue / double sided tape
- Velcro dot stickers
- Stickers (optional, for added decor)
Steps:
- Cut a rctangular piece of felt. This should be double the height you wish the pouch to be, plus a little extra for the flap.
- Cut out shapes to decorate with. Some ideas: use 2 squares to create an 8 pronged star, kaabah or mosque.
- Fold over the felt to form pouch. Stick down the sides with glue or double sided tape.
- Stick on cut outs to decorate. Add stickers, buttons or any other decor.
- Apply two velcro dot stickers on either end of the flap so thatthe sadaqa pouch can be opened and sealed shut.
- Fill the pouch with some cash, and a little note too! Give the gift of love!
** SOURCE: Lunar Learners
Eid or Iftaar treat
Whats a treat without something sweet! These fashionable cookies can also be used to teach the kids about the phases of the moon.
Oreo Crescents
You will need:
- 1 pack Oreo biscuits
- 1 slab Milky Bar choclate
- Yellow food colouring
- Drip Tray
- Piping bag (or small ziplock bag)
Steps:
- Place 3/4 of the Milky Bar slab in a microwavable bowl. Melt for 1 min, and stir till smooth.
- Do the same with the other 1/4. Colour this with the yellow food colouring. TIP: a toothpick dipped in the colouring and then the chocolate saves your fingers from turning all colours! It is also a good measure for the amount of colouring needed.
- Dip half the Oreo biscuit in the white chocolate ( can colour this grey). Allow to set on a drip tray.
- Pour the yellow chocolate into the piping/ziplock bag. Snipping a tiny pin-head hole in the corner, use this to pipe a crescent moon over the Oreo like the picture above. Allow to set.
- Dunk and enjoy – remember to share with neighbours and friends!
** SOURCE: @modestmunchies
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