After being inspired by Oh Happy Day to create a crescent pinata for Eid-ul-Fitr, I loved the method so much that I decided to make something for Zil Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha too! I decided to make a mini-Holy Kabah for our decorations this year using the method for the piñatas. However, I couldn’t quite imagine … Continue reading Holy Kabah Model
Eid-ul-Adha
Eid Mubarak Puzzle
My daughter LOVES puzzles. For Eid this year, I thought it would be fun to have one that she can first color, and then cut apart and play over and over again as a puzzle. If you have a puzzle-lover as well, you can download below! For a more difficult puzzle, you can cut each … Continue reading Eid Mubarak Puzzle
Takbir of Eid
Eid is fast approaching: the celebrations with family and friends, the mouth-watering food, and of course, the presents! But obviously, that’s not all! On the day of Eid, we remember Allah (SWT) as well, for He blessed us with this beautiful day. On the day of Eid, we remember and praise Allah (SWT) by reciting … Continue reading Takbir of Eid
Zil Hajj Activities ~ Days 6-10
Continued from last week... Zil Hajj 6: Labbayk Allahuma Labbayk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzjLCm-SQ64 In our daily lives, we think a lot of things are important. Often, we give things more importance than we give to Allah. When we recite this Labbayk when going for Hajj, we are telling Allah that we are turning away from everything else … Continue reading Zil Hajj Activities ~ Days 6-10
Zil Hajj Activities ~ Days 1 – 5
Zil Hajj is fast approaching! Millions are going for Hajj, while those who are at home pray that we are able to travel to the Holy Kabah soon. May Allah bless us all with the opportunity! While we are at home, however, I want to make sure to talk about Makkah, Hajj, and this Eid … Continue reading Zil Hajj Activities ~ Days 1 – 5