Ramadan is a special month. During this time, many Muslims fast, which means they do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. They do this to focus on being kind, helping others, praying, and thinking about what they are grateful for. Families often come together in the evening to share a meal when the fast ends each day.
Eid al-Fitr is a joyful celebration marking the end of Ramadan, a month of reflection, generosity and community for Muslims around the world. It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about different traditions and celebrate together through meaningful, creative activities.
To help bring these special festivals to life in the classroom, we’ve created a free Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr activity pack to help children understand Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr in a fun and engaging way.
The pack includes a range of activities suitable for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Younger children can take part in a KS1 crack-the-code treasure hunt, where simple clues help them discover key words and ideas connected to Eid. For older pupils, the KS2 treasure hunt uses rhyming clues to guide them around the classroom or school grounds, encouraging problem-solving and teamwork while exploring the traditions of Ramadan and Eid.
Alongside the treasure hunts, the pack also includes creative resources to help children prepare for an Eid celebration. Pupils can design and decorate their own Eid bunting, perfect for brightening up the classroom or hall, and create colourful placemats for an Eid feast, helping them imagine and prepare for the joyful gatherings that take place during the festival.
Whether used as part of a wider learning experience about world faiths or to celebrate with your class, these activities provide a fun and inclusive way for children to explore the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Download our Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Activity Pack and join us in celebrating both festivals with creativity, curiosity and community.
KS2 Eid Feast Treasure Hunt Instructions
- Place the clue cards and picture cards around a safe area for the children to explore, such as around the home, classroom, hall or playground.
- Give the children the first clue and direct them to begin at the Start label.
- Ask the children to read each clue carefully and solve the rhyming riddles to guide them to the next location.
- When they discover the final card, invite the children to report back and share how many items they collected for the Eid feast.
KS1 Crack the Code: Eid Feast Treasure Hunt Instructions
- Place the Eid Feast picture cards around a safe area for the children to explore, such as the classroom, hall or playground.
- Give the children the first clue and direct them to begin at the Start label.
- Ask the children to find each of the feast items and record the first letter of each item on their recording sheet.
- Continue searching until all the letters on the sheet have been collected and filled in.
- When the sheet is complete, challenge the children to work out which Eid word the letters spell.
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Resource Pack
Download our Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Resource Pack for free. This ready-to-use pack includes high-quality activities and resources to help you teach your children about Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr.