![Illustration of Ramadan activities for kids including crafts, cookies and a book.](https://assets.maisonette.com/hero_ramadan_b9515a1010.jpeg)
Parental Arts
10 Festive Ways to Celebrate Ramadan With Your Kids
The month-long holiday is a time for fasting, prayer, taking care of others, and introspection. While young children typically don't fast, they can still get involved in holiday prep and join Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast" that marks the end of this holy month.
Read
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi
![Book cover of Lailah's Lunchbok: A Ramadan Story](https://assets.maisonette.com/1_lailaslunchbox_desktop_aad1981f45.jpeg)
![Book cover of Lailah's Lunchbok: A Ramadan Story](https://assets.maisonette.com/1_lailaslunchbox_mobile_e35dc01814.jpeg)
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story by Hena Khan
![Book cover of Night of the Moon picture book](https://assets.maisonette.com/2_nightofthemoon_desktop_9b3168d508.jpeg)
![Book cover of Night of the Moon picture book](https://assets.maisonette.com/2_nightofthemoon_mobile_821dc15784.jpeg)
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed
![Book cover of Once Upon An Eid](https://assets.maisonette.com/3_onceuponaneid_desktop_4e9fa859d3.jpeg)
![Book cover of Once Upon An Eid](https://assets.maisonette.com/3_onceuponaneid_mobile_9a91889fd9.jpeg)
Craft
DIY Ramadan Pop Up Cards
![Picture of an open blue card craft for kids with a moon inside for Ramadan.](https://assets.maisonette.com/4_picketfencearts_desktop_7231bb12a3.jpeg)
![Picture of an open blue card craft for kids with a moon inside for Ramadan.](https://assets.maisonette.com/4_picketfencearts_mobile_b0b09ae2d1.jpeg)
Ramadan Foam Lanterns Craft
![Three crafts for kids lanterns for Ramadan.](https://assets.maisonette.com/5_helloholydays_desktop_d20fb6f8d6.jpeg)
![Three crafts for kids lanterns for Ramadan.](https://assets.maisonette.com/5_helloholydays_mobile_db227a8cd9.jpeg)
Bake
Star and Moon Shaker Cookies
![Star shaped cookies to make with kids.](https://assets.maisonette.com/6_modestmunchies_desktop_82cdacf9b0.jpeg)
![Star shaped cookies to make with kids.](https://assets.maisonette.com/6_modestmunchies_mobile_b750c97e3e.jpeg)
Date Pops
![Date pops from Layali](https://assets.maisonette.com/7_layali_desktop_201832574f.jpeg)
![Date pops from Layali](https://assets.maisonette.com/7_layali_mobile_a0ffba6aa6.jpeg)
Do
Iftar Boxes
Many families share Iftar boxes of food with their neighbors during Ramadan, often with some info about the holiday included for non-Muslims. These can be elaborate meals or small packages of treats. Have your children help you box up some family favorites to share with others.
![Iftar box with pita and salad](https://assets.maisonette.com/8_iftar_desktop_4ad98b953b.jpeg)
![Iftar box with pita and salad](https://assets.maisonette.com/8_iftar_mobile_945649042c.jpeg)
Countdown Calendar
Help little ones understand the passing of days with a countdown calendar. There are tons of printables online, more elaborate versions to buy, or, you can create your own together.
![Colorful Ramadan countdown calendar](https://assets.maisonette.com/9_calendar_desktop_c2ff826cfe.jpeg)
![Colorful Ramadan countdown calendar](https://assets.maisonette.com/9_calendar_mobile_dbade05747.jpeg)
Donation Jar
Help little ones understand the joy in giving to others by decorating a collection jar together, and then putting coins in throughout the month. When Ramadan ends, they can choose a cause to support.
![Glass jar with gold painted top and glitter bottom](https://assets.maisonette.com/10_donationjar_desktop_d9df1915df.jpeg)
![Glass jar with gold painted top and glitter bottom](https://assets.maisonette.com/10_donationjar_mobile_eba0f45626.jpeg)