Greengrass74
30-07-2011, 10:45 AM
Ramadan 1st - 30th August
Just wondering if anyone is doing anything or is affected by Ramadan.
We have 1 LO who is a Muslim, however Muslim children are not required to fast until they reach the age of maturity (puberty).
We had a great chat with Mum last week and learnt that in many families, younger children enjoy participating and are encouraged to practice their fasting.
It is common for a younger child to fast for part of a day, or for one day on the weekend. This way, they enjoy the "grown-up" feeling that they are participating in the special events of the family and community.
It is also common for children to participate in Ramadan in other ways, aside from the daily fast. They may collect coins or money to donate to the needy, help cook meals for breaking the day's fast, or read Qur'an with the family in the evening.
We will be doing lots of talking about things related to Ramadan and then on the 31st August will celebrate Eid with lots of traditional treats. :thumbsup:
Just wondering if anyone is doing anything or is affected by Ramadan.
We have 1 LO who is a Muslim, however Muslim children are not required to fast until they reach the age of maturity (puberty).
We had a great chat with Mum last week and learnt that in many families, younger children enjoy participating and are encouraged to practice their fasting.
It is common for a younger child to fast for part of a day, or for one day on the weekend. This way, they enjoy the "grown-up" feeling that they are participating in the special events of the family and community.
It is also common for children to participate in Ramadan in other ways, aside from the daily fast. They may collect coins or money to donate to the needy, help cook meals for breaking the day's fast, or read Qur'an with the family in the evening.
We will be doing lots of talking about things related to Ramadan and then on the 31st August will celebrate Eid with lots of traditional treats. :thumbsup: