Ramadan traditions are starting to become a big deal around here. Growing up we didn’t really do anything for Ramadan besides, well, fast. I want to be able to start traditions with my girls that they’ll grow up to possibly continue with their children and also to look back on these cherished memories. The great thing about Ramadan is that we’re all inspired to make more of an effort for the sake of our families. Regular day to day duties and stress can bring us – or at least me – down. There’s nothing like the month of mercy and compassion to bring out the best in this tired-but-still-trying-to-make-it mom.
Last year the idea of Ramadan Morning Gift Sets came to me while I was wandering the aisles of the craft store the day prior to Ramadan starting. I scooped up some items without the girls noticing and assembled the gifts as they slept. The purpose of the gift sets was to give them something to excite them for the beginning of Ramadan. The items were also meant to give them something to do during the month, essentially to entertain them while I did what I needed to do around the house.
The items last year were mostly just fluff and didn’t hold any real significance. This year I wanted the contents to be more meaningful and related to Ramadan. While neither girl is required to fast, I wanted to encourage Jenin specifically to practice and attempt half days. I wanted Maysoon to use her chart as a way to track completing a good deed that day. I made sure to include items that are featured on our Ramadan bucket list such as crafts and bake cookies.
The contents included:
- A new book about Ramadan
- {Fabric for} New prayer clothes
- Fasting chart with stickers
- Beads and string to create prayer beads
- A Ramadan craft kit: mosaic star – created by Ramadan Joy (previously known as Barakah Life)
- Unlined art journal
- Color pencils (for J), Watercolor paint (for M)
- Handcraft
- Ramadan/Eid cookie cutters by Salaam Designs
- Lined journal to record memories
The girls were over the {Ramadan} moon for these! They’ve been busy with them all day. In fact that’s the reason I’m sitting here blogging now! I skipped making one for Baby Z because I figured she was too young. Was I wrong! She kept trying to get her hands on her sisters’ items. Maybe I’ll pull together something for her.
This is definitely a tradition I wish to continue with the girls. It’ll be nice to see how the set evolves as they get older.
What Ramadan tradition have you begun with your children?
Originally published July 9, 2013
What a great idea! I love the idea of a gift set for the beginning of Ramadan.
Lovely idea!!!
Ramadan Mubarak!
Amnah, you are an amazing mom, Masha’allah. Thanks for always inspiring me to be a better and more fun mother. I always look forward to your posts.
Keep on inspiring! And Ramadan Mubarak to you and yours.
Very nice baskets! Happy girls!
Our family traditions for Ramadan are decorating the house with paper lanterns, stars & garlands, little presents at the beginning of the month and for Eid, wearing traditional costumes… We make special decorations for Laylat al Qadr. Last year ones are here: http://gfic-enfants.blogspot.fr/2012/08/avec-trois-fois-rien.html (blog in french)
What a cute idea! I’ve been making Ramadan baskets for family these past 3 years with my baby girls, but how awesome would it be to do something like this for them! thanks for the wonderful idea!
Excellent idea! Great way to keep the kids busy. Looks great!
Great ideas!!
Can you please tell me from where you got the books ie: night of the moon, Ramadan moon
Thanks
Love the idea Amnah!!! Now what can we do for our boys..
What a wonderful idea! I will definitely do something similar for Ramadan/Eid. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent idea! My daughter is six years old She Would love it! What’s the web sit Books and decoration .
,that’s a great idea but i cant apply it,my daughter is only 3 years of age,last ramadan i bought her a new prayer clothes and hijabs for her to use everyday,and thanks to allah she dont want to go out without her cute hijab,and now,im plannin to make some twist and ill buy arabic songs for kids for her to enjoy ramadan,now her favorite song is hasbi rabbi and la ilaha ilallah,happy ramadhan eid mubarak!
Hi! I love this idea Masha’Allah you have a talent for this type of thing. I was wondering if you could write up a post with further detail about each time you chose to include in the basket. Thank you so much for the fantastic idea!
Its an awesome idea. Thanks
Masha Allah, sister, this is a wonderful idea, one I am definitely going to try this year, insha Allah. And was super pleased to see *my* book in your girls’ Ramadhan baskets 🙂
Assalaamu alaikum all. Superb idea mashaallah.
Incidently i hv come up with a similar idea.
Whereas i suggest we get clothes with islamic or ramadaan captions to add to the fun and spirit.
This link here has all the required stuff.
One thing else, instead of gifting money the day of eid to our lil ones a gift voucher from the same place wud be a gud idea too.
https://m.facebook.com//UrbanUmmah.
Ma sha Allah awsome stuff great ideas
So cute! Any suggestions about how to adapt this for a 3.5 year old?
What a creative and fun idea! I am always on the lookout for new ideas that will make Ramadan memorable for my kids, especially when there are so many competing holidays like Halloween, Valentines, etc that are ao ever present at school and get my kids all excited. So baskets it is this year for my girls!
Where did you get the Days of Joy fasting chart? I love these baskets and I can’t wait to put one together for my kids! Thanks for the awesome idea!!
ASA!!! Sister please do let me know where you bought the fasting chart and days of joy calendar.
Thsnk you for this awesome idea and a great blog.
Ramadhan mabrook to all my sisters and brothers. MashaAllah a brilliant idea of ramafhan baskets. Most humbly i would like to add, we live in a consumers world that teaches the uoung minds to receive I feel Ramadhan us a month to train us to give and share with needy and build our connection with Allah swt. We can engage children with gifts for a day or two. If we teach them to reach others, the lesson will remain with them for life inshaAllah. In our family we make food baskets for needy. We take kids to supermarket and hand them money and let them buy dry food items for homeless and food Banks. Also raise funds and send back home to family to buy the same baskets and distribute before Ramadhan. Children do recive gifts on eid day and also an extra gift to share with a needy child.
May Allah reward you for sharing your ideas, ameen
Salaam wr wr dearest.
Love your ideas of Ramadan. Already, too excited for Ramadan. Your posts just keep boosting me up. Can you tell where can I buy such beautiful notebooks? Jazakillah khayr. ❤️
assalamu aleikum sister i loved this idea i will be doing something this year for my boys insha allah. Where can i get the calendar of days of joy from?
Thank you hoping insha allah you and ur family have a great ramadan this year
Sanna Ramjan
i like ur idea, jazakallah 🙂
Assalamualaikum sister. I’m zaiton from Malaysia.How can i get the First Day Ramadhan Gift?How much is it?
Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas. One suggestion for the youngest is a plastic lantern (just the lantern without the batteries) and then at night under family supervision light up with batteries. They have at Walmart and even the dollar store really cute ones.
The coloring mess free Crayola drawing pad can be used without the stylus for toddlers 12 months and up. Crochet is also another craft idea. So neat. I really wanna plan it for
Plz tell me how to buy the kit’
Would you be able to make a basket and how much would you charge for it?
Salaaam!
Can I buy those? How much? 😀
How and where do I buy this?
Assalamu alaikum! I love this brilliant gift idea that you have! Is there any way I can purchase a gift set from you online? With Love ☺
What an amazing idea it is important going to try this too
Slm gd job dr masha allah.where can i buy ds 1 for my kid
This is great!
Ah perfect idea! We are starting a Ramadhan gratitude journal – not only for kids but also for ourselves. Because usually wanting to raise kids right, we forget our own spiritual growth and stop working on ourselves. So activities that one can do WITH kids are just awesome. Kind of brings out a little kid in you as well 😀
Alhamdulillah
Amazing idea
Aww MashaA what a wonderful idea! JzkA for sharing xx also plz can u advise if anyone makes these to sell including the items as shown or similar plz. We r based in Bolton uk JzkA x