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Ramadan

Ramadan is a special month in many people's lives, why not do some investigation to find out why?

• Teachers: Try challenging your students to learn outside of class by delving into Ramadan with their parents.
• Parents: Share the joy of learning with your children by exploring these sites together!

Indiana Academic Standards
English/Language Arts

Standard 4: Writing Process/Research and Technology

English/Language Arts

Standard 7: Listening and Speaking

Social Studies

Standard 5: Individuals, Society, and Culture

Ramadan on the Net

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This site offers an introduction of Ramadan and provides activities you can do.

Suggested Activities for Students

1. Discover Ramadan and how it is observed by viewing "The Story of Ramadan."
2. Select the link "Muhammad and the Holy Quran" to discover a significant historical occurrence that happened during the month of Ramadan.
3. Identify the beliefs of Islam by following these links "The Muslim Faith" and " The Five Pillars."
4. Explore other links listed on this page including: a message from our Presidents and sending eCard Ramadan greeting.

Tips for Teachers

1. Preview the student links listed above, then have your students explore this site.
2. Let them use their imagination in how they will present three new facts learned after exploring this site.

Tips for Parents

Explore this site with your child then discuss with them what you have learned about Ramadan. This would be a good time to discuss your family's religious beliefs and celebrations.

Additional Ramadan Activities

Islamic Calendar for North America

Discover when Islamic observations occur! visit this site. visit this site

Children's Activities in Ramadan

Read about activities for children during the month of Ramadan, which is the fasting month for Muslims. visit
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Mosque Craft Mobile

Print and color this pattern to make a mosque mobile. visit this site

Suggested Activity for Students

Visit one or more of the sites listed above. Discuss Ramadan with your family, and create a picture that shows something you have learned.

Tips for Teachers

Have the students share what they have learned.

Tips for Parents

• Help your child understand the similarities and differences between religions.
• Make a calendar for the coming year that shows various religious holidays, make sure you take the opportunity to discuss them when they come up next year!

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