Lesson Planning
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of
Early Islamic Civilisation - NEW LOOK Islamic Religion - NEW LOOK
Objectives
History
- To know what Ramadan is and why people fast during this time.
- To learn how Eid al-Fitr is celebrated.
- To cook and share foods associated with Eid al-Fitr.
Enquiry question
What can we learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Learn about Ramadan and discuss the reason for fasting in Islam.
- Follow recipes to cook a selection of traditional Eid foods.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Access to cooking equipment
Ingredients: dates, flour, icing sugar, butter, rosewater, milk, pistachios, orange-blossom water, honey, dried shredded coconut, sugar, lemon juice, red food colouring, onion, minced lamb, parsley, mint, coriander, ground cumin, bread, cinnamon, all spice, pepper, salt, lentils, olive oil, garlic
Extra adults
Weblinks
Background information:
Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr from BBC Bitesize