Ramadan Worksheets

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the month in which those of Muslim faith celebrate their holy book (the Qur’an) being revealed to their faiths last true prophet Muhammad. Over the course of this celebration the people that follow this faith will refrain from drinking or eating during daylight hours. The Muslim people will focus on a sense of generosity during this celebration. There is huge increase in the number of activities that take place in the community mosques to honor this celebration. Use all of the worksheets that we have provided to make the holiday a great measure within you’re your classroom. Night prayer becomes more readily available to people during this time as well. The worksheets located below will help students better understand and adapt to this holiday in their own community. The worksheets will also help you begin to celebrate the thoughts of such a magical reality for students and the ones that they love.

Ramadan Worksheets:

What Do You Know? - This organizer is great to follow along with any class discussion about this holiday.

Dual Word Search - Use the context of the sentences to determine the words that you find in the letter puzzle that all relate to the theme of Ramadan.

Sentence Fills - Use the terms located in the box to complete each of the sentences.

Unscramble - Rearrange the letters of the words to complete each of the terms and capitalize the letters as necessary.

The Rituals - We look at the common behavior and observations that goes along with Ramadan.

Basic Questions - Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

In the Light - Which at some of the ways that people celebrate the holiday.

Sentence Writing - You will be give a concept and asked to write a sentence from it.

Laylatul Qadr - Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Decree or Night of Power) is the holiest day of the entire Muslim year. It occurs during the last ten days of Ramadan. Laylatul Qadr is the night during which the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Introduction - This reading passage covers all of the basic of the holiday.

Fasting - Muslims celebrate the month of Ramadan by fasting from sunrise to sunset. We talk to students about their thoughts.

Habits and Good Deeds - This worksheet propels students to consider their behavior and reflect on it in writing.

The Collage - Draw a collage that sums up the concept.

Word Forms - You will trace and write words that relate to this theme.

What I Think - You will again trace some words, but you will also cover a reading passage of your own.

What Is the Holiday of Ramadan?

Beginning on the sighting of the crescent moon, the lunar months of the Islamic Hijri calendar do not follow the same pattern as their Gregorian counterparts; hence they are not associated with any particular season, and their dates vary about 10 to 11 days each year. Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It is different from the rest because of the unique way it is celebrated.


What Makes it Special?


The holy month of Ramadan brings with it a chance for Muslims to introspect and realign themselves with the teachings of Islam. It is easy to let ourselves go and get used to the daily tasks of life; Ramadan gives you a chance to take a break; when you're not focusing on food, you have time for self-reflection and strengthening your bond with God.


Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims of ages 12 and above are expected to fast from the first light of the day till the sunset and abstain from having food, water, impure thoughts, and bad behavior. This abstinence is an excellent practice for self-control and helps cleanse the physical and spiritual selves.


Additionally, fasting for the whole day reminds you of the plight and suffering of the poor in your community. Ramadan helps reinforce the concept of charity and kinship with fellow Muslims.


In addition to the regular 5 prayers, Muslims are encouraged to add additional ibadah to their daily routine. With the promise of receiving additional blessings, Muslims read their holy scripture, the Quran. The initial revelations of the Quran were sent to the Holy Prophet Muhammad in the month of Ramadan.


What do Muslims Do During Ramadan?


Muslims around the globe follow a similar timeline during the month of Ramadan. For those 29 or 30 days, they wake up in the middle of the night, before first light, to prepare a meal called suhur. This is a heavy meal to last them the day. The daylight hours are spent praying, reading the Quran, working, performing deeds of charity, and resting till it's time for the end of sawm – the Arabic word for fasting. The fast is broken with iftar, the evening meal at sunset. Iftar is treated as a family or community event; it is commonly enjoyed at long tables set up at homes, mosques, or community centers.


Taraweeh is the nightly prayer prayed only during Ramadan. To finish the whole Quran in one month, it is a must for all Muslims and an important ritual of Ramadan.


Do All Muslims Fast?


It is mandatory for Muslims to fast, but exceptions have been made for kids younger than 14, pregnant women, the sick, travelers, and the elderly.


What Happens at the End of Ramadan?


The sighting of the moon on the 29th or 30th brings with it the end of Ramadan and starting of a three-day celebration known as Eid al-Fitr. Considered a treat from God for Muslims for fasting a whole month, Eid al-Fitr is a joyous occasion and one of the most important holidays for Muslims. It is celebrated by wearing new clothes, sharing gifts, meeting friends and family, offering charity, and enjoying traditional foods.