While you can only be at home during this Ramadan, why not you plan a bunch of fun crafty activities with your kids? All of us have more time to spend with each other these days – thanks to MCO. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay put and do nothing! Instead, let us do something more productive and creative like these Ramadan activities that are suitable for the entire family.
Here is a round-up of some beautiful, fun, and creative activities that you can do during this Ramadan and preparing for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr!
1) Moon Sighting Binoculars
This beautiful Moon Sighting Binoculars Craft Activity is simple to construct and carries a wonderful message.
At the beginning of the lunar month of Ramadan, Muslims know when to start ‘puasa’ when they see the first sliver of the new moon! Thus, we embark on the holy month by fasting, praying, and extra remembrance of Allah.
To celebrate this moon sighting, craft up this cute set of cardboard binoculars for a memorable moon-sighting experience.
2) Ramadan Good Deeds Jar Craft
This is one fun (and good) activity you can do with your kids throughout the month of Ramadan. Prepare a Ramadan good deeds jar or bottle.
Your children can both decorate and design the jar or bottle while also filling it to the brim with all the good deeds. You can categorized their good deeds such saying ‘Salam’ and thank you, perform Tarawih together with you, reading the Quran, not fighting with the other siblings, doing house chores, and others.
This can benefit them in the long run. Plus, your kids can get extra ‘pahala’ from Him because of their good deeds!
You can also make your own good deed ideas. Have your children pick one card per day to do. You can make one jar for each child or make the good deeds a family effort.
3) Ramadan Kids Calendar
Make your own creative Ramadan calendar with your kids. Decorate them with funny drawings of cartoons.
Once the calendar is ready, you can let your kids to colour or mark each day of Ramadan. Perhaps, ask them to fill in the good deeds for the day. This way, your kids will be very excited to get to the final day of Ramadan!
4) Ramadan Photo Booth
Make a fun Ramadan photo booth props to take to your next family gathering, halaqa meet up, or community iftar (maybe not now, but you can always keep it for next time!). The props include a mustache, fez hat, Ramadan lantern, picture frame, and other Ramadan inspired shapes.
5) Crafty Prayer Mats
Take an unused fabric and get your kids to create their own praying mat. Allow them to decorate the praying mat with paints, stickers, ribbons, and others.
You can also top it off with colorful scraps of yarn or ribbon for the contrasting side edge tassels at the top and bottom of the mat.
Alternatively, you can use the prayer mat as a wall decoration around your home during Ramadan. The prayer mat can also be adopted and miniaturized as a mini version of a colorful, creative, and festive decorative garland to hang across the wall, doorway, or mantle place.
6) Ramadan Challenge Board Game
You will need A4 papers, cardboard, scissors, glue, and a marker pen. Think of challenges that you can make for your kids and family, and get them involved in this board game.
Our suggestion: Every person has to come out with one informative board about Ramadan such as ‘the good deeds that you can do throughout Ramadan’, the Do’s and Don’ts during this month and etc.
Take turns as a family in playing this fun and simple Ramadan game to pass the time, and to earn extra blessings in this holy month!
7) Hari Raya Envelopes
While collecting rewards in this blissful month, you can still prepare for Hari Raya as well. Spend some time to decorate and prepare for the celebration. Ang paw or duit raya is very important in the celebration of Hari Raya, so why not you create your own envelopes.
The construction is super simpl. All you need is a paper, printer, scissors, and glue or double-sided tape to fix the envelopes together. You can do as many as you want with your children, and they are sure to be a hit!
8) Hari Raya Card
While you prepare for your Hari Raya, remember your neighbours as well. Bring back the old memories of Hari Raya card during this pandemic season. Since we are not advisable to go and ‘beraya’ as last years, you can send them a Hari Raya card. Let your kids create their own cards for their friends as well.
For an extra sweet and special message, you can send the card with some homemade treats, sweets, cookies, or even a meal.
9) Prepare for Iftar
Thinking of what to cook for iftar? Why not ask your kids? They may have many ideas of delicious food in mind. Go with their choice and get their help to prepare the meals with you.
Every day and every meal will be prepared with so much love and your kids will eventually start helping you in the kitchen although the Ramadan is over.
10) Make a Ramadan Bookmark for the Quran
Reading the Quran during this month will double up your reward and by teaching and getting your kids to read it together brings more blessing. One of the ways to get your kids to read the Quran is by making a bookmark for his/her Quran.
Before you starting to read the Quran, sit down with your kids and create a creative and beautiful bookmark. Teach them on how to create a bookmark that is suitable for the Quran. This way, your kids will be more excited to learn more about reading the Quran.
Try out these fun Ramadan activities while being productive at home. Take the opportunity to spend more time with your family and focus more on your ibadah during this Ramadan.
Stay tuned with us at story.motherhood.com.my and we wish you a blessed and joyful Ramadan.