Celebrate Ramadan - Recipe ideas and Ramadan activities for kids

Ramadan is an annual celebration of the Muslim holiday celebrated by over 1 billion people worldwide. For 2009, Ramadan in the United States begins around August 22nd. Although the specific dates of the spiritual observance may vary, the “Eid” festival marks the end of Ramadan.
 

Ramadan, celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by fasting, prayers, reflection, worship, self-sacrifice and restraint.  Fasting, believed to teach patience and modesty, begins every morning at sunrise and lasts until sunset.   Besides fasting, smoking and abstinence from sexual relations is also required during the holy month.   Many girls decorate their palms with henna during Ramadan.

Free Ramadan Activities for Children:

• Ramadan Tic-Tac-Toe – Printable tic-tac-toe game.
• Ramadan Coloring Pages
• Printable Coloring Book – This 10-page booklet comes from the SalafiSisters.
• Printable Coloring Pages
• Ramadan Matching Game - Test your memory skills in this online game.
• Printable Maze
• My Little Ramadan Primer – This book is available in the PowerPoint format.
• Ramadan Alphabet - Practice your handwriting skills.
• Alphabetize the Words – Put these words in alphabetical order.
• TidyUp – Clean up your room in this online game!
• Slide Puzzle – Put the puzzle back together.
• Ramadan Word Search – Find all the words before time runs out!
• Hangman – Play this Ramadan-inspired hangman game online.
• Mosque Matching Game – Play this free word search game online.
• Islamic Typing Test - See how well you do with this only typing test.
• Islamic Word Scramble - These words are all mixed up.  Can you put them back together before time runs out?
• Journey Through the Arabic Alphabet -

Handy Helpers:

• Free Ramadan Organizer – A handy helper for moms.  You’ll need to download this colorful freebie in several steps.
• Craft and Activity Organizer – Keep track of all your Ramadan crafts and activities in this printable booklet.
• The Quran – Download this authorized English version of the Quran.
   

Free Ramadan Cards:

• Send a Free Greeting – There are 6 free electronic greeting cards at Holidays.net.
• 123Greetings - Select from more than 30 cards.

Ramadan Recipes:

• Moroccan Apple and Banana Smoothie – This refreshing beverage comes from About.com Guide Christine Benlafquih.
• Basboosa
• Algerian Bouzgene Berber Bread with Roasted Pepper Sauce – This bread recipe, from Corey Habbas, includes a wonderful roasted red-pepper sauce.
• Spiced Pears and Pomegranate – This simple dish uses 3 pears, 1 pomegranate, lemon juice and a few spices.
• Classic Harira - This zesty lentil and tomato soup recipe is an all-time favorite.
• Moroccan Lentil Soup – This popular recipe calls for garbanzo and cannellini beans, red lentils and fresh ginger.
• Egyptian Feta Cheese Omelet Roll – This tasty recipe, from Wessam Zaki, takes just minutes to make.
• Rghaif - Square-shaped Moroccan Msemen Pancakes, from Christine Benlafquih.
   

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