Free Ramadan activities for kids for children, with seven printable activities that use real Ramadan and Eid words, from the crescent moon and lanterns to iftar, charity and Eid. Print a word search in three levels, bingo cards, a word scramble, a “how many words can you make” page, an acrostic poem, a writing prompt and a fold-up Ramadan and Eid card, each with an answer key where one is needed.
Ramadan activities for kids to print (PDF)
These four pages show what the Ramadan and Eid maker prints: a medium word search with a word list, two bingo cards on a page, an acrostic poem for the letters of RAMADAN, and the fold-up card that says “Eid Mubarak!” Click a picture for the PDF.
Prefer one download? Grab the ready-made Ramadan and Eid activity pack (PDF), which has every page in one file.
About Ramadan and Eid: the holiday at a glance
A little background makes the words on the page mean more. Here are the basic facts that go with these Ramadan activities for kids:
| Ramadan | The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, 29 or 30 days long |
|---|---|
| Dates | Shifts about 10 or 11 days earlier each year, because the Islamic calendar follows the moon |
| Daily routine | Many Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, with a pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and a sunset meal (iftar) |
| Eid al-Fitr | The festival at the end of Ramadan, starting when the new crescent moon is seen |
| Greeting | Eid Mubarak, which means “blessed Eid” |
| Giving | Charity (zakat al-fitr) is given before the Eid prayer |
The story of Ramadan and Eid
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time of fasting, prayer, reflection and charity for Muslims around the world. Because the Islamic calendar is based on the moon, Ramadan begins about ten or eleven days earlier each year, and it starts and ends with the sighting of the new crescent moon.
Most healthy adults and older children fast from dawn to sunset, and young children usually fast only for part of the day or not at all. Families eat suhoor before dawn and break the fast at sunset with iftar, often starting with dates. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, a festival of prayers, new clothes, sweets, gifts and visits to family and friends.
Wikipedia’s Ramadan article describes the month, the fast and how it is observed around the world.
What is in the Ramadan and Eid activity pack?
Every activity uses the same list of 24 Ramadan and Eid words, so children meet each word several times in different ways. The list is the heart of these Ramadan activities for kids: the word search hides it, the scramble mixes it up, the bingo calls it out and the writing prompt asks children to use it.
Ramadan and Eid word search: three levels
The word search comes in easy, medium and hard grids, with 10, 14 and 18 words from the list.
The longest Ramadan and Eid words are gratitude, community, celebrate and blessings with 9 letters, and the shortest word is eid with 3.
Ramadan and Eid vocabulary: words to talk about
Take a few minutes to talk about the words before children search for them. These eight are a good place to start:
| Word | Letters | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| ramadan | 7 | The month of fasting in the Islamic calendar |
| crescent | 8 | The thin, curved shape of the new moon |
| iftar | 5 | The meal that breaks the fast at sunset |
| suhoor | 6 | The meal eaten before dawn |
| charity | 7 | Giving help or money to people in need |
| mosque | 6 | A Muslim place of worship |
| gratitude | 9 | Being thankful |
| mubarak | 7 | Arabic for blessed, as in Eid Mubarak |
The other 16 words in the list are fasting, moon, lantern, prayer, family, dates, eid, feast, gifts, kindness, sharing, community, sweets, celebrate, greeting and blessings.
How people celebrate Ramadan and Eid
- Fasting from dawn to sunset (for those who are able)
- Praying and reading the Quran
- Breaking the fast with family and community at iftar
- Giving to charity and helping neighbors
- Celebrating Eid with new clothes, sweets and visits
Ramadan and Eid activities for kids to do with the worksheets
Pair the printed pages with a hands-on idea, and the vocabulary sticks:
- Kindness calendar: write 29 or 30 small kind acts, one for each day of the month.
- Moon phases: draw the moon each evening and notice how it changes from a thin crescent.
- Sharing writing: use the prompt about showing kindness and sharing with others.
- Lantern craft: make a paper lantern to decorate the house.
- Eid card: fold the Eid Mubarak card and decorate it for a friend or relative.
A note for families and teachers
Ramadan and Eid are important religious occasions, and customs differ between families and countries. These activities are a gentle introduction, and families who celebrate may want to add their own traditions.
Ramadan activities for kids for different ages
The activities suit a wide range, and you can choose the right level for each child:
| Age | Best pages | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 4 to 5 | Bingo cards and the Ramadan and Eid card, with a grown-up reading the words | Use pictures or real objects as bingo counters |
| Ages 6 to 7 | The easy word search (10 words), the scramble and the acrostic | Work in pairs and use the word list at the bottom of the page |
| Ages 8 to 10 | The medium and hard word searches (14 and 18 words) and the writing prompt | Ask for a paragraph, not a sentence, and add a drawing |
How to use these Ramadan activities for kids in five minutes
The ramadan activities for kids maker works from the 24-word Ramadan and Eid list, so whichever page you print uses the same words. Choose an activity, set the level and press Download PDF or Print, and press New puzzles for a fresh set. It also covers eid worksheets.
Ramadan activities for kids: frequently asked questions
When is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and moves about 10 or 11 days earlier each year, so the date is different every year.
What does Eid Mubarak mean?
It is Arabic for “blessed Eid,” and it is a greeting used during the Eid festival.
Do children fast during Ramadan?
Young children are not expected to fast. Many start by fasting for part of the day when they are older, and families decide what is right for each child.
Ramadan and Eid printables: find the right page
Ramadan worksheets
Ramadan worksheets and Ramadan activities for kids can be used through the month: one page a week, plus the kindness prompt each day. The word list includes ramadan, iftar, suhoor, charity and kindness.
Eid mubarak card printable
The Eid Mubarak card printable is a fold-up card with the greeting “Eid Mubarak!” on the front and space for a drawing and a message inside. Children can color it and give it to a friend or relative.
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