If you’re a parent who’s worried about what Eid is going to be like for your children, here are some ideas to help you. Despite the circumstances, you can still make these festivities memorable.
Mount the crescent tree
One of the newest trends to emerge is the Ramadan crescent tree. These are artificial trees that come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, with their distinctive feature being their distinct moon shape. Like the Christmas tree, this tree can be decorated in various ways for the occasion, and is usually used during Ramadan and Eid. Parents can also use the tree as an example to help further explain these sacred times to the children.
Decorate your home
Is this really a holiday without decorations? If you’re someone who skips doing this, maybe choose to try something new. Expand your crescent tree, and buy some ready-made items or make your own decorations at home. The more children involved, the better.
Prepare a special Eid meal together
The first main meal on the first day of Eid can be a late breakfast for some, or an early lunch for others. Whatever your family traditions, allow the children to take part. Ask them what they would like to eat and make preparations so that you can prepare a meal together. Even if you decide to order after a month of iftar at home, you can come up with a plan to prepare dessert together. This is a good way to keep them engaged as Eid at home will be long.
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