Information On Ramadan

Suggested Activities

Interview a Muslim who is fasting. Ask him or her how they feel about fasting and how it helps them in their lives. Invite a representative from the local Islamic Center or masjid (mosque) to speak about the spirit of Ramadan, and have students prepare questions for the visitor. (Teachers may also arrange for students to be part of an Iftar gathering at the Islamic Center or a parent’s home.) One of the key lessons Muslims learn during Ramadan is compassion for those who are less fortunate or who may often go hungry. Describe how a Muslim might react to one of the following situations, given what you now know about Ramadan:

a.  A woman and child asking for food and money on a street corner.
b.  Television portrayals of hungry children in far-away lands.
c.  Untouched food being thrown out at a restaurant at the end of the day.