9 Ramadan Activities for Kids and Families

Why engaging children in Ramadan matters

Creating Ramadan memories with children is essential. Activities make spiritual lessons tangible. Children can learn the 5 Pillars of Islam through hands-on experiences. Engaging kids helps them understand fasting, prayer, and charity. It builds gratitude, patience, and empathy.

This is why we, as parents and caregivers, need to create the best atmosphere during celebrations. Why not read our guide on Ramadan activities for kids and families to find fun and educational ideas to involve your children in the celebrations?

Creative Ramadan activities for kids

Hands-on activities make Ramadan exciting for children. Here are some creative ideas:

DIY Ramadan moon tracker & calendar

Create a visual countdown to Eid using a paper moon calendar, stickers, or drawings that children update each evening. This activity not only teaches patience and the lunar calendar but also reinforces gratitude as children reflect daily on blessings and acts of kindness. You can pair each day with a “good deed challenge,” helping children connect timekeeping with charitable behaviour.

Handcrafted Ramadan lanterns

Use jars, paper, or recycled materials to make lanterns. Decorate with markers, stickers, or glitter. Hang them around the home to create a festive atmosphere. Children can be encouraged to create extra lanterns to give to neighbours, friends, or family members who may be alone during Ramadan. This teaches them that charity isn’t just about money — it’s about sharing joy and thoughtfulness. Discussing the impact of their creativity helps them understand that even small, personal gestures can bring happiness to others, fostering empathy and community spirit.

The "good deed jar"

Fill a jar with daily challenges like “help set the table,” “recite a short prayer,” or “compliment a family member.” Children pick a task each day, learning kindness through play. This fun activity helps children connect everyday actions with meaningful acts of giving. By completing tasks for others, children learn that charity can take many forms — from helping at home to showing consideration for friends and family. Over time, these small, intentional acts build habits of empathy, generosity, and responsibility, teaching that helping others is a rewarding and continuous practice.

Educational Ramadan ideas for the whole family

These ideas make learning about Ramadan engaging:

Storytime sessions

Reading stories about the Prophets, Islamic history, and the Quran helps children learn moral lessons such as compassion, honesty, generosity, and patience. After each story, discuss how the characters helped others and how children can apply those values in their own lives. This makes storytelling an engaging way to nurture empathy and social responsibility.

Interactive moonsighting

Teaching children the Sunnah of moonsighting fosters respect for Islamic traditions while encouraging curiosity about the natural world. Using binoculars or apps to spot the crescent moon makes the experience exciting and educational. Parents can use this moment to discuss unity, as Muslims around the world observe the same moon, reinforcing global compassion and connection.

Mini prayer corner

Invite children to help decorate a special prayer area with prayer mats, lanterns, and Islamic artwork. Giving them responsibility over this space encourages spiritual ownership and consistency in worship. You can also place a Sadaqah box here, linking prayer with charity and reminding children that faith includes helping others.

Meaningful ways to teach charity to your family

Teaching charity is a core Ramadan value. Show children the impact of giving:

Decorating a family Sadaqah box 

Turn a shoebox or jar into a decorated donation box where children can add coins or notes throughout Ramadan. Encourage them to donate part of their allowance or earnings and explain how their contributions help others. This builds financial awareness, generosity, and a sense of shared responsibility.

The "compassion meal" planning 

While preparing Iftar, talk about families who don’t always have enough food. Let children help plan meals for neighbours, mosques, or food drives. This teaches gratitude for their own blessings and encourages them to see food as a gift meant to be shared.While preparing Iftar, discuss families who don’t have enough food. This builds empathy.

Sending Eid cards to local shelters

Create handmade Eid cards for families in shelters, hospitals, or care homes. This teaches children that charity isn’t only financial — it also includes emotional kindness and thoughtfulness. Children learn that taking the time to think about someone else’s happiness is a valuable act of giving. Crafting cards for others encourages empathy, gratitude, and a sense of community responsibility. Create a meaningful Human Appeal e-card. Brighten your loved one’s day while supporting families in need.

Ramadan events and community traditions

Visiting the mosque for Taraweeh prayers or attending community Iftars connects children to traditions. Organising a neighbourhood Iftar can introduce non-Muslim neighbours to Ramadan’s spirit. These events teach sharing, respect, and community values.

Many Muslims neglect the last ten nights as they become tired of fasting and praying Taraweeh. They might get busy with Eid shopping and planning activities and events. Engaging children in these events ensures the spiritual value of Ramadan is shared across the family.