1.   Let's Celebrate Ramadan! Presents a lesson in which students learn about Ramadan and compare it to their knowledge of other holidays. Projects involve brainstorming, arts and crafts, and more.

2.   Ramadan A look at the Muslim holy month through a news story about a football team.

3.   Ramadan (Islamic Holiday) Islam is one of the most widespread religions in the world. Its followers, called Muslims, number between 850 million and 1 billion. Islam is practiced on the African continent in the countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Somalia, and Mauritania.

4.   The Feast of Ramadan November 27, 2000, marked the beginning of the ninth month of the Muslim calendar year - a very special time for Muslims. During this month, faithful Muslims around the world observe the Feast of Ramadan.

5.   Celebrate With Henna Hands Trace around your hands to imitate the look of intricate henna designs on paper. These traditional, temporary tattoos are used to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Hindu weddings, and other auspicious occasions.

6.   Dates From Tree to Table Lesson Plan Discover the significance of dates during and immediately after Ramadan. Study the date palm's botanical characteristics and create a replica of Eid al-Fitr.

7.   Moon Over Mecca Lesson Plan More than 1 billion people in the world, from various countries and walks of life, are Muslim. They use a lunar calendar to determine the length of the months and the year. During the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, Muslims mark an important time in their religion with the observance of the fast of Ramadan.

8.   Ramadan (Islamic Holiday) Learn about Ramadan, a month-long observance celebrated by Muslims around the world, which this year begins on November 27.

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3.   December Celebrations ...a High School said, "Most of our culture has been erased or is not accepted. But this (Kwanzaa) is not religious, and it's a time to celebrate who we are." Explain why you think she believes that her culture has been erased. Why do you think she finds it significant to celebrate her culture? Why is Ramadan celebrated? How did it begin? When does it occur? What restrictions are placed upon Muslims during this period? How does this celebration strengthen family members' faith? 2. Have students compare and contrast one of these holidays with one that they celebrate or have celebrated. Use the following q...

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6.   Comparative Religion: Judaism, Christianity, Islam ...erstanding Islam: Important Concepts Teaching Procedure Bellwork: In Journals answer the question: "Why do you think so many civilizations arose in river valleys? Name three of the civilizations we discussed last class." Anticipatory Set: Ask students what the following days have in common: Easter, Ramadan, and Passover. As they identify them as holidays, ask them what that word (holiday) means, and explain that the day is a holy day because it is special to one of the worlds great religions. The Lesson: Display a world political map, and highlight the Arabian Peninsula 1. and Israel. Keep the map pro...

7.   Troubled Times ...gest concentration of naval power since the Persian Gulf War"? m. Why is Secretary of State Colin Powell visiting Pakistan and India next week? n. What implications does the new moon have for special forces attacks? o. Why might the United States hold off on bombing attacks during the holy month of Ramadan? p. At his press briefing, at what did the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Richard B. Myers, hint? 3. In a roundtable discussion format, allow students to respond to their classmates' questions for national leaders. Arrange desks in a circle, and use the questions that students submit...

8.   BC Education - Family Studies: Home Economics 11 and 12 ...birth and death rates, levels of disposable income). As a class, have students prepare a graph showing the changes from year to year. Encourage them to suggest reasons for these changes. Invite students to make presentations about celebrations from around the world (e.g., Easter, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, Hanukkah). Ask them to describe the origin of each and its significance to families. Ask students to identify family ceremonies (e.g., baptisms, naming ceremonies, bar mitzvahs, weddings, funerals) and discuss their roles in an individual's life. Invite a guest speaker to discuss Aboriginal customs...

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10.   Islam ...ive Pillars Definition: The core principles of Islam: Faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage form the framework for a devout life. Context: Muslims believe that the way to fulfill the third of the Five Pillars is to abstain from all foods and liquids from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan. Islam Definition: A religion practiced by one billion Muslims that teaches that people must live in submission to one God and in peace with the Creator, with one's self, with other people, and with the environment Context: Islam may be practiced by people living in any country. jihad Definition: St...