Ramadan for Kids

Ramadan is the month of blessings for all Muslims. After sighting the moon of Ramadan, Muslims greet each other "Ramadan Mubarak!" (Blessed Ramadan). As kids always follow their elders, in this regard they are also fully charged with spiritual happiness during Ramadan. Kids also welcome Ramadn very profoundly and excitedly.

 Fasting or "Saum" is the fourth pillar of Islam. Besides it's celebrations,it is important for children to understand the significance of this sacred month and the value it holds.
In Ramadan, fasting is supposed to teach Muslims about patience and spiirital enlightenment. It is the time for Muslims to think about how the poor, needful and homeless suffer without food.

 Ramadan helps Muslims to be more obedient and less greedy. So, make your kids aware of the "added reward" for good deeds performed during this holy month. Tell them why it's unique and valuable time.

They must know that the gates of Heaven (Jannah) are open and gates of Hell (Jahanum) are locked for the duration of Ramadan.
Before starting Ramadan, sit with your kids and dicuss and guid them some goals that they can try to achieve during these precious moments of Ramadan.

• First of all, Muslim kids should receite Quran daily or regularly as Ramadan is the month in which the first verses of Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad( SAW).
• Try to learn a short surah of Quran though it would take many days.
• Learn any short "Masnoon" or Quranic Dua and repeat it in daily routine.

• Take short but healthy meals on your time, avoid junk or unhealthy food. As Ramadan is the best time to make or break a habit; (make a good habit and break a bad habit).
• Avoid bad behaviour such as back-biting, anger, screaming, scolding, shouting, quarreling, snatching etc. You should respect your elders and take care of their "fast".

• Avoid watching too much TV/ laptop/internet, games and avoid music as well.
• Ask them to perform one good deed per day.

• Save a little from their daily pocket money for needy. Also tell them the importance of "Zakat".
• Donate toys, clothes, shoes, stationary items, books etc as Ramadan is the month of generosity and sacrifices.

• Feeding/ sharing a snack with their fellows and poor around them; even they can feed animals, birds and insects.

• Growings plants or plant a tree as it's a "Sadqa-e-Jariyah". 
• Help their mother in prepare food for "Sahoor" and at the time of"Iftaar" especially.

• Dear kids! Clean your room and house as possible as you can or at least remain it clean by placed everything on its place and by not throwing garbage around you except in the dust bin or drum.
• Take part in distribution food packets or plates of food at the time of "Iftaar" in mosque ( Masjid).

• Offer "Salat" regularly on time is a must act.

• At night, go for "Taraweeh" salat in Masjid.

• Convey and share "Hadith" to other fellows.
• It is a time to strenghten family and community ties so never forget to praise and encourage your children for their efforts each day.

After thirty days of Ramadan, there is a three days celebration of fast-breaking called "Eid-ul-Ftr". Muslim kids receive gifts and indulge in treats during the festival. They greet each other " Eid Mubarak!" (Blessed Eid).