10 Fun Ramadan Activities to Teach Kids About Fasting

Ramadan is such a special time in our homes—filled with love, reflection, and togetherness. But for little ones, it can sometimes feel like a month of waiting while everyone else fasts! That’s why it’s so important to involve them in the beauty of Ramadan in a way that excites and engages them.

Even if they’re too young to fast, there are so many meaningful ways to help them feel connected to this blessed month. Here are 10 fun and simple Ramadan activities that will help children learn about fasting while making special memories along the way.

1. Create a Ramadan Good Deeds Chart 🌟

One of the most beautiful things about Ramadan is the focus on kindness and good deeds. This activity helps children understand that Ramadan is about much more than just not eating—it’s about bettering ourselves for the sake of Allah.

💡 How to do it:

• Make a simple good deeds chart together. Write down small daily tasks like “Help Mummy set the table,” “Say Bismillah before eating,” or “Make dua for someone.”

• Every time they complete a good deed, let them put a sticker on their chart.

• At the end of Ramadan, give them a little reward—perhaps a new book or a special Eid treat!

  
  

2. Countdown to Eid with a DIY Calendar 🎉

Children love countdowns, and what better way to build excitement than with a Ramadan countdown calendar?

💡 How to do it:

• Use envelopes, paper bags or even a simple homemade chart.

• Inside each day, place a small treat, a hadith, a fun Ramadan challenge or a heartfelt note.

• Let them open one each day after iftar—it becomes a lovely post-iftar ritual!

  
  

📌 Top Tip: Add simple Islamic challenges like “Say SubhanAllah 10 times today” or “Help someone in need.”

3. Introduce ‘Mini Fasts’ for Younger Children 🕰️

If your child isn’t quite ready for a full fast, they can still join in!

💡 How to do it:

• Encourage “half-day fasts” where they fast until Dhuhr or Asr.

• Call it a “Superhero Fast” or a “Big Kid Fast” to make it exciting.

• Celebrate with a small iftar treat to acknowledge their effort.

  
  

  This helps them build up to fasting gradually while still feeling part of the experience.

  
  

4. Ramadan Storytime: Teach Through Books 📚

Storytelling is one of the best ways to teach children about fasting and the values of Ramadan.

💡 How to do it:

• Read Ramadan-themed books before bedtime.

• Discuss what the characters learn about patience, gratitude, and kindness.

• Let them share their thoughts—what would they find easy or difficult about fasting?

  
  

Pairing stories with discussions helps children internalise the lessons in a way that feels natural and exciting.

5. Get Creative with Ramadan Arts & Crafts 🎨

Islamic-themed crafts are always a winner with kids, and they make the home feel extra special too!

💡 Fun ideas to try:

• Ramadan Moon & Star Lanterns – Cut out shapes, decorate with paint and glitter, and hang them up.

• DIY Sadaqah Jar – Decorate a jar and encourage children to fill it with spare coins for charity.

• Ramadan Affirmation Cards – Help them create little cards with phrases like “I fast for Allah,” or “Ramadan is a time for kindness.”

Crafting makes the learning process fun and helps little hands stay busy while they wait for iftar!

6. The ‘Iftar Helper’ Challenge 🍽️

Involving children in iftar preparation teaches responsibility and helps them appreciate the effort behind a meal.

💡 How to do it:

• Give your child the title of ‘Official Iftar Helper’.

• Let them set the table, arrange dates, or pour water.

• Teach them the du’a for breaking the fast together.

  
  

When children feel involved, they develop a stronger connection to Ramadan and look forward to it each year.

7. Make Du’a a Daily Habit 🤲

Ramadan is the perfect time to introduce your child to the power of dua.

💡 How to do it:

• Create a dua jar where they pull out a new du’a each day.

• Teach them the dua for suhoor and iftar in a fun and interactive way.

• Encourage them to make a personal dua list for things they’d like to ask Allah for.

  
  

Small habits like this can help them build a lifelong love for talking to Allah.

8. Act Out a Ramadan Puppet Show 🎭

Puppets make learning so much more engaging!

💡 How to do it:

• Use sock puppets or simple paper cut-outs.

• Make up a story about a little child fasting for the first time.

• Act it out together as a family—kids will love it!

  
  

It’s a great way to explain Ramadan in a way they understand and remember.

9. Go on a Nature Walk & Reflect on Allah’s Blessings 🌿

Ramadan isn’t just about what we give up—it’s also about appreciating what we have.

💡 How to do it:

• Take a gentle walk together.

• Ask your child to point out things they’re grateful for (trees, birds, the sky).

• Teach them to say “SubhanAllah” when they see something beautiful.

  
  

Top Tip: Start a ‘Shukr Journal’ where they write or draw one thing they’re grateful for each day.

10. Prepare for Eid in a Meaningful Way 🎁

The excitement of Eid starts in Ramadan!

💡 Fun ways to prepare:

• Make handmade Eid cards for family and friends.

• Bake Eid treats together.

• Organise an Eid Treasure Hunt with small surprises hidden around the house.

  
  

These little traditions make Eid feel even more special after a month of fasting and worship.

Final Thoughts

Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth, but for children, it’s also about the memories we create. By involving them in fun, meaningful activities, we can help them build a love for this special month that stays with them for a lifetime.

Which of these activities will you try this Ramadan? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your ideas too!

Would you like a printable Ramadan Activity Chart to go with this post? Let me know, and I’ll put one together for you! 😊