Ramadan crafts for kids
Three printable crafts to make with children during Ramadan, each one built around something they can learn: the five pillars of Islam, the du'a of Laylat al-Qadr, and the month itself. You print the templates at home, as many times as you need, and make them together with scissors, glue and a ribbon.
1. A pop-up book of the 5 pillars of Islam
Each page of the book opens on a scene that pops up, one per pillar, from the Shahada to Hajj. It works best for children aged 5 to 12, and younger children from about 2 can explore a book an adult has made for them.
Before you start, go over the five pillars together:
- Shahada: the declaration of faith: there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.
- Salah: the five daily prayers.
- Zakat: giving a share of your wealth to people in need.
- Sawm: fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
- Hajj: the pilgrimage to Makkah, once in a lifetime for those who are able.
What you need: the 6 printed pages, scissors, strong glue, tape, a ribbon, a bone folder and a craft knife for the adult. Print on A4 for a small book or A3 for a medium one, on paper between 150 and 300 gsm.
How it works: the template comes with a written tutorial and a video that show every cut and fold, plus a version you can personalise with your child's name. The file is in English and French.
2. A Ramadan pop-up card with the du'a of Laylat al-Qadr
A 3D card that opens on a Ramadan scene and carries the du'a of Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree sought in the last ten nights of the month. Children aged 5 to 15 can make it, then give it away or stand it on a shelf as a decoration.
What you need: 5 printed A4 pages on 170 to 350 gsm paper (matte photo paper works best), scissors, strong glue, tape, a ribbon, a bone folder and a craft knife. A written tutorial and a step-by-step video are included.
3. A frozen Ramadan card for the youngest
The simplest of the three: one printed A4 page, scissors and a ribbon, nothing else. It suits children from 4 years old and makes a handmade card for a grandparent or a teacher.
Tips for crafting with children
Print on the thickest paper your printer accepts: pop-up scenes stand up better on heavy paper.
Do the cutting with the craft knife yourself and leave the folding, gluing and ribbon to the children.
Make one craft per week of Ramadan, so the month has a small ritual at home alongside the fast.
Ramadan 2027 dates
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on the evening of 7 February, with Eid al-Fitr around 9 March. See when is Ramadan 2027 for the key dates and the nights of Laylat al-Qadr.