Ramadan and harmony
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the diverse ways Muslims mark Ramadan.
Key learning points
- During Ramadan, Muslims focus on renewing their faith through prayer and reflection.
- The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan.
- Around the world, Muslims mark Ramadan in diverse ways.
Keywords
Eid-ul-Fitr - the Muslim festival marking the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan
Spiritual - thoughts, beliefs and values rather than possessions
Diverse - different and varied
Common misconception
All Muslims mark Ramadan in the same way.
Muslims all around the world mark Ramadan in different ways.
Teacher tip
Invite a speaker to share their experience of fasting and how Ramadan is celebrated in their household. Organise an Eid feast at school where families and friends can come together to celebrate with their traditional food, or have a traditional Eid dressing up day at school.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What does the Shahadah say about Allah (God)?
Q2.In which direction do Muslims face when performing Salat?
Q3.Who gives the sermon during Jummah prayers?
Q4.Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
Q5.When do Muslims break their fast during Ramadan?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan?
Q2.Muslims might mark the end of Ramadan by ...
Q3.How do people celebrate Ramadan around the world?
Q4.What does Eid-ul-Fitr celebrate?
Q5.A common greeting used to wish someone a blessed festival at the end of Ramadan is ...
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