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I am a volunteer at Congregation B'nai Israel in Sylvania, Ohio. We are having a Passover workshop on March11th and would like to make multiple copies of the Passover Puppets page from your website to hand out to families. We would like to make 75 copies. There is no charge for the workshop.

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We've got 15+ Holi crafts and activities for kids including Free coloring pages, printables, chart activities to keep your kids busy during the Holi festival!
India has many festivals, with different ones for different regions and different seasons. But if you were to ask which one was the most fun, there's just one correct answer - Holi!

What is Holi?

Holi, is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. It is a festival celebrated with colour, water and the exchange of sweets and is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and countries with a large Indian population that follow Hinduism.

How is Holi celebrated in India?

Holi is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and colored water at each other. Bonfires are lit on the eve of the festival, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Chhoti Holi (little Holi), after which Holika Dahan prayers are said and prasad is offered.

Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March), on a full moon night, which usually falls in the later part of March.

Why do we celebrate Holi?

Holi is usually celebrated in March and signals the coming of spring in India, it commemorates the good harvests and the fertile land. It's the start of new hopes and relationships, signified through the burst of colors everywhere.

What is the story behind Holi festival?

Holi also celebrates many religious myths and legends. On the eve of the festival, bonfires are lit in memory of a young Prahlad's miraculous escape from the Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu in Hindu mythology.

It starts with a legend about Demon King Hiranyakashipu. He was so egoistic that he commanded everybody in his kingdom to worship only him.

Hiranyakashyap had a son, Prahlad, who was the greatest devotee of Lord Vishnu and refused to worship his father.

Angered by this, Hiranyakashya p decided to kill his son. He tried several ways but Lord Vishnu saved him every time. Finally, he asked his sister, Holika to enter a blazing fire with Prahlad in her lap. For, Hiranyakashyap knew that Holika had a boon, whereby, she could enter the fire unscathed.

He thought that his sister would not be harmed by the fire because of the magic robe and Prahlad would be burnt to death. But the result was the opposite of what the evil demon king planned.

The evil Holika was not aware that the boon worked only when she entered the fire alone and was burnt to cinders while Prahlad, who kept chanting the name of Lord Vishnu all this while, came out unharmed, as the Lord blessed him for his extreme devotion.

Thus, Holi derives its name from Holika. And, is celebrated as a festival of victory of good over evil.

Holi 2021 will begin on Sunday, 28 March and ends on Monday,29 March.

When you have a festival that involves splashing colored powder or paint on all and sundry, it can't be anything but fun! The best part is that along with all the colors, Holi is also about warmer weather, sweet delicacies and of course, special Holi crafts and activities for kids!

This day is celebrated with a bonfire, followed by the actual festival when all colors break loose! And we've got some fun Holi crafts and activities for Kids to sweeten this deal for the whole family!

15 Amazingly Fun Holi Crafts and Activities for Kids

If you randomly search for images with 'Holi' as the search term, you're sure to be flooded with pictures of people whose faces and clothes are covered with paint! This craft from Activity Village lets you paint people's faces and bodies too, and you don't even need real people for it!

2. Holi Coloring Pages for kids

If you're busy with Holi preparations and want to keep the little ones occupied, we have the best option here - coloring pages! Don't forget to grab your free coloring pages pack at the end of this post.

Holi is well, a messy festival, which is exactly why it's so much fun! This Art Project from Multicultural Kids is the perfect project to take outdoors and soak in the warm weather. Kids of all ages can get involved and you need just basic supplies, so yay!

Sometimes the less you plan, the better your project turns out! These paint splatter Holi cards are an example of this. Get kids to create random patterns with free flowing liquid glass paint on the cards. You'll be surprised at how impressive the card turn out with such little effort.

5. Homemade Holi Colors

What's the most important thing you need for Holi? Colors to throw on others, of course! And since these colors are going to get into our hair, on our skin and probably into our mouths and eyes too, we need to ensure they're safe. Make these homemade, kid-safe Holi colors and enjoy a stress-free festival!

Check the video playing at the top of this page for details on how to make your own.

Love for Krafts has the perfect card that literally screams Holi Hai!! Take an empty straw and some distress inks and go crazy blowing the paint everywhere! It's just like playing Holi, but on a card! Since you can cut it and stick it on a base cardstock, you don't need to worry about keeping it neat.

Holi doesn't mean paint splashing outdoors, you can also deck up your interiors in style! The folks at Gnaana have used wooden craft blocks, but you can use large cardboard ones too. Use paints, or glitter or mix them both up - it is Holi after all!

If you're wondering how to give your Holi gifts that extra punch, then these Holi gift tags are just what you need! These tags have been made with custom Holi stamps, but you can make the tags without them too. Choose fun Holi slogans that are sure to bring a smile on anyone's face!

Hang up this Happy Holi banner from Gnaana and your home will instantly look Holi-ready! The rainbow-themed banner is beautiful and you can also color it the way you want by downloading the color-in version instead of the colored version.

Planning a fun theme party for Holi? Then you'll get everything you need at Masala Mommas! They have ideas for food and drink, decor, games and activities. With the other ideas listed here, you're all set to have a blast with your guests for Holi!

11. Books About Holi

We have lots of ideas to celebrate Holi with the kids, but do they know the meaning behind these celebrations? If you're wondering where to start, Amma, Tell me about Holi is perfect! With rhyming text and bright pictures, the book is great for kids of all ages. Toddlers will enjoy reading aloud with Mom or Dad and school kids can enjoy it on their own.

In this multicultural and educational series from Bollywood Groove, join Maya, Neel and their pet squirrel, Chintu, as they visit their cousin Ameya in India to celebrate Holi!
Kids will learn about history, food, language and cultural elements of Holi as it is celebrated across India... all while making two new best friends! Plus they have a Free Printable Holi Classroom Activity Kit for Parents or Educators including Songs, Dance-along, Story-time, flash cards, coloring pages, fun quizzes and more!

12. Make a custom Holi Festival Chart

Make a custom Holi themed Chart activity for your school. Splash colors on a large Chart paper, Add colorful paper flowers, some paper pichkaris and use it for Show and tell at school.

Bring nature into your Holi celebrations with these leaf printed Holi cards from Mommy Labs. Use leaves and petals of any shape, dip them into paint and go nuts printing them all over your card. We love how unique the cards end up looking!

This cute paper quilled pichkari is so adorable, I wonder if I'd actually give it away or hang it up in my room! Image Create Art gives us multiple images so you can make it easily if you have any practice in quilling. If not, well this should inspire you to try!

Holi's a time for fun and games, but not all of them need to be messy! Ho Kitty has some cute ideas for tambola cards in Holi themes. Make them out of card stock in different colors and bling them up with glitter! Then get everyone together and have fun!

We found a drawing tutorial that you might enjoy too -

Also a video on DIY Pichkari Gift Box.

Don't forget to grab our Free Holi Coloring Pages - 3 sheets that are perfect for adding that splash of color. Click the image below to download for free.

Yes, splashing colors around is fun, but so is doing crafts! You can make these to keep for yourself or give out as gifts to your friends and family - it'll make it easier for you when you dump color on their heads!

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We've got 15+ Holi crafts and activities for kids including Free coloring pages, printables, chart activities to keep your kids busy during the Holi festival! India has many festivals, with different ones for different regions and different seasons. But if you were to ask which one was the most fun, there's just one correct answer - Holi!

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Festival of Holi is just round the corner. Apart from all the fun and frolic, festivals are always associated with various delicacies that people enjoy with family and friends.

Best Holi Recipes To Try At Home

Here I am sharing some of the recipes that you can try on the occasion of Holi.

Apple Gujiya Recipe
Holi Recipes: Apple mawa gujia
It is a tradition in many parts of India to make gujiyas for the festival of Holi. Apple Gujiya Recipe helps to make delicious gujiyas with apple and mawa filling. Gujiyas are crispy sweet dumplings that are traditionally filled with mawa and nuts. But you can give a fruity flavor to the gujiyas. This apple gujiya recipe takes some elements of apple pie. Read detailed apple gujiya recipe.
Holi Recipes: Gajar ki kanji
Fermented food has traditionally been a part of diet of almost all cultures. The present generation has gradually moved away from healthy natural food towards high calorie, rich in carb unhealthy food. Fermented foods go through the process whereby natural bacteria feeds on starch and sugar present in the food and forms lactic acid. Nutrients present in the food are preserved and broken down into more digestible form in this process. During festival of holi it is a tradition to serve kanji to the guests. It serves as a good digestive after everyone has had a fill of rich and fried food during the day. Read detailed recipe of gajar ki kanji.

Thandai in Hindi literally means a coolant. It is a milk based drink that is perfect for summers. It is associated with spring festivals of India - Shivratri and Holi. When winter starts to give way to hot weather, this drink cools down the body. Nowadays thandai syrup and powder are easily available in market. But the problem with these is that many of them do not taste good as they use artificial flavorings. Goodness of thandai lies in the healthy ingredients that are used in it. You can make concentrated thandai syrup at home. It does not require too much of effort. Make syrup in bulk and store it in bottles. Just add chilled milk to a small amount of syrup, and thandai will be ready. Serve chilled thandai and impress your guests. Read detailed thandai recipe.
Holi recipe: Milk powder gulab jamun
Gulab jamuns along with kheer are traditional and one of the most popular sweet dishes in India. These gulab jamuns are drenched in flavored sugar syrup, and are enjoyed hot or cold. They are sometimes served with rabadi and in summers hot gulab jamuns can be served with ice-creams. Gulab jamun is traditionally made with khoya or mawa. If khoya is not available, it can be made with milk powder (milk extract/milk solids) with this easy milk powder gulab jamun recipe. Gulab jamuns come out soft and spongy with this recipe. Read easy milk powder gulab jamun recipe.

Traditionally, people make and serve Kanji vadas in Holi. Prepare Kanji few days in advance, and then soak vadas in this kanji. Make these Vadas (small fritters) with split green gram skinned (dhuli mung dal). Watch detailed kanji vada recipe video.

Mirchi Vada is a traditional street food of Rajasthan especially Jodhpur. For this Rajasthani mirchi vada recipe, use large chillies that are not very pungent. Spicy potato mixture is filled in these chillies. They are then dipped in gram flour batter (besan batter) and fried to make mirchi vada/bada/bhajji. Serve these mirchi vadas as snacks on the occasion of Holi. Read Rajasthani mirchi vada recipe.

Falafels are very easy to make. This recipe uses chickpeas to make falafel. Serve these falafels with hummus and tahini sauce. Here is an easy falafel recipe. You can also see a video on how to make falafel at home very easily. Read easy falafel recipe.

Kale chane ke kabab are perfect to serve on the occasion of holi. Make the paste of kebabs in advance and serve freshly made kababs to your family and guests. These tasty vegetarian kebabs are easy to make and cannot go wrong. Read recipe of kale chane ke kabab.

This is a healthy and delicious dish from Gujrat, called khandvi. It is made with gram flour (besan) and yogurt. It is gluten-free, and is rich in proteins. Traditionally people eat it as a side dish, but it can be taken as a snack as well. They look very attractive, and can uplift any table arrangement. Read detailed Khandvi recipe.
Holi Recipes: Chana masala
This popular street food from Punjab is easy to make, and very filling. Serve Chana masala with freshly made paneer kulcha, baturas, puris, rice, or simply on their own. It is a very filling dish. Read detailed chana masal recipe.
Holi Recipes: Pineapple mocktail
Make this attractive and delicious thirst quencher on the occasion of Holi. Come summers, and most of us lose appetite for hot beverages such as tea or coffee. Cold drinks and juices are the most sought after. For variety make this pineapple mocktail. It is delicious, refreshing, and looks beautiful. It has lovely red hue along with orange and yellow reminding us of sunset. Read recipe of Pineapple Mocktail.
Holi recipes: Kiwi cucumber mint mocktail
The weather has started to become hot. It is necessary to keep ourselves hydrated in this hot weather. In order to keep hydrated, and at the same time enjoy something satiating as well as healthy, try this fresh fruit based kiwi cucumber mint mocktail. Read detailed recipe of kiwi cucumber mint mocktail.

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Festival of Holi is just round the corner. Apart from all the fun and frolic, festivals are always associated with various delicacies that people enjoy with family and friends. Here I am sharing some of the recipes that you can try on the occasion of Holi.

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This holiday is one of prayer and seeking forgiveness for sins. For many an important component of this is introspection, something children might struggle with. Mindfulness activities could help some children start to learn practices that would be reflective of the intent of this holiday.

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When we teach mindfulness to kids, we equip them with tools to build self-esteem, manage stress, and skillfully approach challenges. Explore our guide on how to introduce mindfulness and meditation to your children—at any age.

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These pictures are from the all-new twelve page water color paint book by Kinderblast Judaica. Click here to order the watercolor book, complete with paintbrush and watercolor strips

Illustrated by Yoel Judowitz.

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Coloring pages are fun for children of all ages and are a great educational tool that helps children develop fine motor skills, creativity and color recognition!

BENEFITS OF COLORING PAGES:

1. Self expression

2. Color recognition

3. Therapy

4. Building motor skills

5. Focus

SOME TIPS FOR PRINTING THESE COLORING PAGES:

To print the coloring page:

1) If you have JavaScript enabled you can click the [Print] link in the top half of the page and it will automatically print the coloring page only and ignore the advertising and navigation at the top of the page.

2) Click on the coloring page image in the bottom half of the screen to make that frame active. Then click the print button in your browser to print the active frame.

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ten commandments(more realistic) Coloring pages are fun for children of all ages and are a great educational tool that helps children develop fine motor skills, creativity and color recognition!

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Torah Tots - The Site for Jewish children - Passover - Pesach Coloring Pages

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Torah for Tots - A series of stories, educational material, games, coloring pages for Jewish children. Visit our WEBSITE at http://www.torahtots.com

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Tips for Healthy Ramadan Fasting | Cornell Health

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Ramadan kareem! If you’re one of the world’s millions of Muslims observing Ramadan this month, chances are you’re fasting from dawn to sunset each day. Fasting is an important part of many religious traditions, and can usually be accomplished safely. However, if you have any health conditions — incl…

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Small children, like toddlers and preschoolers, learn about holidays through simple activities. Sensory boxes are meant to help kids learn to count, identify their colours and shapes, practice fine motor skills and develop language skills by describing how things feel or look like. Here are some activities your child can do with our Ramadan sensory box.

Count the white crescent moons.

Count the big yellow stars; count the small yellow stars.

Place pom poms into container using tongs (practicing fine motor skills.) Count the shiny golden pom poms.

Spot the gold coins and place into the gift box using tongs. How much Eid money is in the gift box?

Compare lengths of pipe cleaners. Line up according to longest to shortest or shortest to longest.

Touch the prayer rug. Describe how it looks and feels.

Materials

Plastic bin to act as container

Inexpensive long grain rice

Vinegar

Purple food colouring, gel or liquid

8.5 x 11″ sheet yellow foam

8.5 x 11″ sheet white foam

Yellow metallic pompoms

Tinsel gold pipe cleaners

Small piece, purple felt

Small piece, yellow felt

Scissors

Gold coins, chocolate or plastic

Small cardboard gift box and yellow bow

Small plastic container to fit inside sensory box (like tupperware without lid)

Plastic tongs

1. Measure out how many cups of rice will be needed to cover the the bottom of your sensory bin. The rice layer should be at least 3/4 of an inch high.

2. To dye rice, mix food colouring with 1 teaspoon of vinegar per 1 cup rice. Add several drops of liquid food colouring or a large toothpick full of gel food colouring to the vinegar to get a good concentrated colour before adding to the rice. You can mix the colour and rice to a large zipper bag and shake well till its dyed or you can mix the rice and colour in a large bowl or dish.

3. Once the rice is well coated with colour, dump it on a large sheet or parchment or a roll of kraft paper to dry. Allow it to dry really well, preferably overnight to prevent mold later.

4. Once dry, lay the rice down into the plastic container to begin building the sensory box.

Building the sensory box:

1. Cut out different sized stars from the yellow foam and randomly scatter in the box.

2. Cut out crescent moons from the white foam and add to box.

3. Scatter yellow metallic pom-poms throughout the bin.

4. Cut pipe cleaners into different lengths and scatter.

5. Add a prayer rug to the box. Make a felt prayer rug by cutting a mihrab from yellow felt and gluing to a rectangular piece of purple felt, then fringe the ends of the purple felt with scissors.

6. Scatter gold coins in box. Add a small cardboard gift box with a yellow bow to the box as well.

7. Finally, place a small container and tongs in the box and let the play commence!

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Small children, like toddlers and preschoolers, learn about holidays through simple activities. Sensory boxes are meant to help kids learn to count, identify their colours and shapes, practice fine motor skills and develop language skills by describing how things feel or look like. Here are some activities your child can do with our Ramadan sensory box.

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Health management considerations with chronic conditions during fasting

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Health management considerations with chronic conditions during fasting

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Abstract

Fasting Ramadan, in which Muslims abstain from specific habits and behaviors from dawn to sunset, is one of the five Pillars of Islam. While there are several exemptions from fasting, many Muslim patients with acute or chronic medical conditions still choose to fast, which may adversely affect their health if not addressed properly. Some patients may not be well educated about the effects of some medical treatments and procedures on the validity of their fast, which can unnecessarily lead to suboptimal management of their conditions or treatment nonadherence. Since spirituality, religiosity, and personal beliefs affect patients' health behaviors and adherence to treatments, health-care providers need to learn how fasting Ramadan can affect the health of their Muslim patients, especially those with chronic medical conditions, and how to help them achieve safe fasting. This article aims to provide an overview of the main topics that primary care physicians may need to know in order to improve their cultural competence when caring for their fasting Muslim patients.

Key words: Fasting, Muslim patients, primary care, Ramadan

INTRODUCTION

Fasting "Sawm" the 9 th Islamic month "Ramadan" is one of the five fundamental Pillars of Islam. Following a lunar calendar (355 days/year), Ramadan moves back each year by 10 days, which means it can occur in any of the four seasons, resulting in variations in the number of fasting hours.[ 1, 2]

Pew Research Center estimated that Muslims accounted for 23% of the world population (1.6 billion) in 2010.[ 3] Millions of adult Muslims worldwide observe fasting the holy month of Ramadan each year. They should refrain from food, drinking water or any beverages, and smoking from dawn till sunset for 29-30 days.[ 4] Married couples also refrain from sexual intercourse while fasting.[ 4] During Ramadan, Muslims usually eat 2 meals a day: one when they end their daily fast at sunset, known as iftar, and the other is a light meal before the break of the dawn, known as suhoor.[ 5] In addition to the changes in their dietary habits, sleep patterns of Muslims also change during Ramadan including prolongation of the awakening hours during night and changes to the rapid eye movement sleep.[ 1, 6, 7, 8]

Spirituality, religiosity, and personal beliefs are important components of the social determinants that affect patients' health behaviors and adherence to treatments.[ 9, 10, 11, 12] To address these aspects and to ensure the delivery of culturally competent care, it is important for health-care providers to have a basic understanding of how Islamic teachings, including intermittent fasting, shape their Muslim patients' health, especially those with chronic medical conditions.[ 13]

BENEFITS OF FASTING THE HOLY MONTH

Fasting Ramadan improves spiritual and physical health.[ 14, 15, 16] The main purpose of fasting the holy month is to attain righteousness.[ 17] Some other benefits include strengthening the believers' relationship with their Creator (His name is Allah), having self-reflection and appreciation of Allah's blessings, remembering and helping the people in need, and learning self-control.[ 1, 14] Many Muslim individuals also consider this holy month a great opportunity to make healthy changes to their lifestyles because it is, if practiced correctly, an annual training in appetite control and having a balanced diet, which can help in losing weight.[ 16, 18, 19] In addition, Ramadan can be an ideal time for many individuals to quit smoking, an action that breaks fasting and a habit that is prohibited in Islam according to the vast majority of Muslim scholars, with the need of continuous support after Ramadan to prevent relapse.[ 1, 14, 20]

EXEMPTIONS FROM FASTING RAMADAN

In Islam, there are several excuses for not fasting Ramadan, including prepubertal children, women during their menstrual period or postnatal bleeding, travelers, pregnant or breastfeeding women who believe fasting for long hours may cause harm to either themselves or their babies,[ 21] the elderly who cannot tolerate fasting, the mentally disabled and the sick whom fasting will aggravate their condition.[ 15, 21, 22, 23, 24] However, many exempt Muslim patients with chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes) may still choose to fast. They may discontinue their medications or alter treatment regimens to fast with/out consulting their primary care physicians (PCPs). As a result, serious complications may develop, such as dehydration, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and others.[ 2] With careful support and advice, along with shared decision-making regarding treatment plans, successful health outcomes and safe fasting can be achieved.

TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES THAT INVALIDATE OR DO NOT INVALIDATE FASTING

Both Muslim and nonMuslim PCPs may encounter fasting Muslim patients who refuse, or do not adhere, to take a specific prescribed medication or have a specific procedure during Ramadan, thinking that it would invalidate their fast. For example, a cross-sectional survey among Muslims in Mumbai, India,[ 25] showed that most of the respondents in the study believe that using eye drops during fasting hours of Ramadan would break the fast and about a third of them would not use drops for a painful eye condition during the fasting period, although eye drops do not invalidate fasting as long as the patient does not feel the taste as will be mentioned later on. This indicates that Ramadan could be an important cause for noncompliance with prescribed medications. Therefore, it is important for PCPs to know the main medication types, conditions, and procedures that may or may not invalidate fasting in order to have an informed discussion with their Muslim patients.

Many things that come into or out of the body invalidate fasting, such as intentional eating or drinking, oral medications that reach the stomach, deliberate vomiting, sexual intercourse, parenteral nutrition, and others.[ 26, 27, 28, 29] It is important, however, to realize that Muslim scholars differed in considering some behaviors or procedures a reason to invalidate fasting or not due to slightly different juristic opinions and understanding of the Islamic texts. For instance, while the Islamic Fiqh Council, an affiliate of the Muslim World League that is made up of a select group of Muslim jurists and scholars from many countries, issued a fatwa that ear and nose drops do not break the fast as long as one avoids swallowing any material that may reach the throat,[ 29] other group of scholars consider these drops a reason for invalidating the fast regardless.[ 30] Rectal suppositories, enema, and blood donation are other examples of things that may or may not invalidate fasting according to different scholars, but consensus is lacking.[ 30, 31, 32] Therefore, it is better to schedule the procedure or take the medication during nonfasting hours, if possible, and it is important to acknowledge the different opinions and needs of Muslim patients who may follow different juristic schools and fatwas. Knowing these differences can also help PCPs explain to their Muslim patients all possible options using culturally competent information. summarizes the type of medications and medical procedures and conditions that invalidate or do not invalidate fasting according to the Islamic Fiqh Council and the Standing Committee for Academic Research and Issuing Fatwas (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa'imah), an Islamic organization in Saudi Arabia that issues rulings in Islamic jurisprudence.[ 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35]

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GENERAL ADVICE FOR ALL FASTING PATIENTS

A preRamadan medical assessment and education to all Muslim patients, who are willing to fast, would be helpful to achieve safe fasting.[ 38] Avoiding dehydration during fasting should be emphasized, especially when Ramadan occurs in hot seasons, by drinking ample amount of fluids between iftar and suhoor.[ 5] It is also highly recommended to maintain a well-balanced, healthy diet that is rich in fibers and low in salt and glycemic index.[ 5, 38, 39] People who would like to exercise are encouraged to do so after iftar time.[ 1] Although some fasting Muslims lose weight, regaining weight is commonly seen few weeks after Ramadan.[ 1, 16, 40, 41, 42] Therefore, individuals should be encouraged to have structured and consistent lifestyle modifications in order to avoid rapid weight gain after Ramadan.[ 1, 40]

Ramadan fast and diabetic patients

There are about 90 million Muslims who have diabetes worldwide.[ 43] Although most Muslim scholars and physicians recommend against fasting for patients with uncontrolled diabetes,[ 2, 15] a large population-based study that included participants from 13 countries estimated that about 79% of Muslims with Type 2 diabetes would fast during Ramadan.[ 44] This suggests that management of fasting diabetic patients is an essential, but challenging, topic that PCPs need to know.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International Alliance created comprehensive guidelines on approaching fasting patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.[ 2] They also combined religious and medical knowledge to recommend when a diabetic patient can or cannot fast. The IDF-DAR guidelines classified diabetic patients into three different categories: first, very high-risk patients who must not fast at all; second, high-risk patients who should not fast; and third, moderate or low-risk patients whose diabetes is well controlled. describes in details the three IDF-DAR risk categories and the recommendations for patients with diabetes who fast during Ramadan.[ 2] When patients from the first two categories insist on fasting, they should carefully follow the medical advice. Importantly, patients should check their blood glucose (BG) levels multiple times during the day and break their fasting immediately if their BG <70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) or BG >300 mg/dL (16.7 mmol/L) or if they become symptomatic of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.[ 2] In addition, diabetic patients should be counseled on the warning signs of hypoglycemia and what should be done if any of them occurs.[ 2] Furthermore, patients should be advised to eat healthy balanced diet in small two or three meals, between iftar and suhoor, rather than one large meal to avoid postmeal hyperglycemia.[ 38]

Modifying the dose of antihyperglycemic medications is an essential component of managing patients with diabetes in Ramadan. describes the dose modification of noninsulin hypoglycemic agents for patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, while describes the dose modification of insulin for Type 1 diabetic patients.[ 2]

Ramadan fast and cardiovascular patients

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis showed that Ramadan fasting is not associated with the risk of developing acute cardiovascular events.[ 7] It is safe for patients with controlled high blood pressure to fast and it is recommended that they consult their PCPs few weeks before Ramadan to adjust their medications, if needed.[ 1] In general, long-acting antihypertensive medications, which are taken at the iftar or suhoor meals, are the best strategy to manage hypertension in fasting patients.[ 45] However, diuretics are not recommended as a new antihypertensive medication, especially during summer. It is also important for these patients to maintain a low-salt low-fat diet.[ 1, 46, 47] Patients who take oral anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) can continue their treatment without the fear of developing adverse outcomes due to fasting.[ 1, 48, 49]

On the other hand, noncompliant hypertensive patients, individuals with unstable angina, decompensated heart failure, recent cardiac intervention or surgery, or recent myocardial infarction should follow the medical advice on not fasting Ramadan.[ 1]

While some studies suggest that Ramadan fasting results in reduction in total cholesterol and LDL-C levels and a slight decrease in triglycerides levels,[ 16, 18] the evidence about the effects of fasting Ramadan on lipid profile is inconclusive.[ 1]

Patients with dyslipidemia should be counseled on eating a healthy low-fat (both saturated and trans-fat) diet adapted to their personal and cultural preferences.[ 50] Those on stable dose of statins may continue taking their medication during Ramadan, while newly prescribed statins may not be recommended as their side effects may negatively affect the fast.[ 50]

Ramadan fast and gastrointestinal health

Symptoms of dyspepsia, including bloating, indigestion, and heartburn, are common in fasting patients, especially who practice unhealthy eating habits, such as excessive eating during iftar or suhoor meals.[ 51] Patients should be advised to eat moderately and avoid foods that can trigger these symptoms.[ 51]

Patients with active peptic ulcers should be advised not to fast because of their higher probability of developing complications.[ 15] On the other hand, patients with nonactive peptic ulcers can fast with using proton pump inhibitors, between iftar and suhoor, when needed.[ 15] Patients with stable inflammatory bowel disease or chronic hepatitis may also be able to fast without negative consequences on their health.[ 51]

Ramadan fast and patients with renal diseases

Fluid restriction and the possible dehydration during fasting hours in Ramadan may raise a special concern about the health of patients with renal diseases. Few studies with inconclusive results are available on the effect of fasting on chronic kidney disease (CKD), but many physicians are concerned that fasting can cause deterioration in the situation of patients with CKD.[ 52, 53] Therefore, a careful assessment and continuous monitoring of the kidney function should be performed before and during Ramadan to determine the ability of these patients to fast. Patients who have alarming symptoms, significant changes in kidney function, or acute tubular necrosis should not fast.[ 52, 53]

Although one study showed an increase in hospital admissions due to renal colic in Ramadan,[ 54] other studies have failed to prove such an association[ 55, 56, 57] and the evidence about the role of fasting Ramadan in inducing renal stones formation is inconclusive.[ 53] It should be recognized, however, that many of these studies were conducted during Ramadan falling in cold seasons, not hot seasons.[ 52] Despite that, almost all studies and physicians agree on the importance of drinking adequate amount of water during nonfasting hours in Ramadan (i.e., between iftar and suhoor) to pass about 2 L of urine in a 24-h cycle in order to reduce the potential risk of developing renal colic in patients with urolithiasis, especially in hot seasons.[ 52, 53] In addition, it is important for these patients to monitor their consumption of proteins and limit the amount of vitamin C, sodium, and high-oxalate food (e.g., spinach, bran flakes, rhubarb, beets, potato chips, French fries, nuts, and nut butters) in their diet.

Studies have shown that fasting Ramadan is safe for recipients of kidney transplant when the graft function is acceptable and stable.[ 52, 53, 58, 59, 60] Therefore, these patients can fast under medical supervision and continuous assessment of their graft function. Immunosuppressive medications, when prescribed, can be divided into two doses: at suhoor and iftar.

CONCLUSION

Fasting Ramadan can have an effect on Muslim patients' health and disease management. Therefore, it is important for PCPs to be culturally competent and knowledgeable about the basics of Ramadan, exemptions from fasting, treatments and procedures that invalidate fasting, and the effects of fasting on managing patients with diabetes, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, and other common diseases. While clear guidelines are not always available for managing all diseases, an individualized approach is needed in treating fasting Muslim patients during Ramadan.

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Wherever you live in the world, it's quite likely that you've heard of Ramadan. If you've been wondering what it's all about, or if you'd like to join in the celebrations, we've got you covered! Today, we're going to give you a quick introduction to Ramadan and Eid, along with some fun Ramadan crafts and activities for kids!

"Ramadan is, in its essence, a time of humanist spirituality."

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan (also called Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims across the world fast from sunrise to sunset. The Islamic calendar is different from the Gregorian calendar since it follows the phases of the moon. Thus, Ramadan maybe 29 or 30 days and the dates change every year, moving ahead by approximately 11 days.

When is Ramadan in 2020? In which month Ramadan is coming 2020?

Ramadan 2020 began in the evening of Thursday, 23 April and ends in the evening of Saturday, 23 May 2020

Why do Muslims fast all day?

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, and Muslims who are old enough and healthy enough to fast do so for the entire month. This is also the month of the revelation of the Quran, the holy book of the Muslims, which makes it extra special. The fasting period is from dawn to dusk, during which the fasting person is expected to stay away from food and water.

Along with hunger and thirst, a fasting person should also control his tongue and his emotions. In a nutshell, Ramadan is about self-discipline and piety, and is supposed to be a time of spiritual recharge. As we get through the day without food or water, it reminds us to be grateful for all our blessings. It is also a time for more prayers, introspection, charity and service. As you can see, going hungry or thirsty is just a small part of Ramadan - this month is about a lot more than just food!

What activities are performed during Ramadan?

sawm (fasting)

zakat and sadaqah (alms giving)

taraweeh prayer (Sunni Muslims)

Commemorating Nights of al-Qadr (Shia and Sunni Muslims)

reading the Quran.

abstaining from all bad deeds and staying humble.

Here are a few common terms used during Ramadan:

Suhoor/Sehri - An early meal eaten before sunrise, to provide sustenance for a day of fasting

Iftar - The meal with which the fast is broken at sunset

Zakat - A certain part of your surplus income which is given out as charity

What is Eid-ul-Fitr?

The start and end of Ramadan are signaled by the arrival of the new moon. Eid-ul-Fitr is the celebration that occurs on the day after Ramadan ends. 'Eid' roughly means festival, and there are two in the Islamic Calendar. This one is Eid-ul-Fitr, or the 'Festival of the Breaking of the Fast', and the other is Bakrid or Eid-ul-Adha.

Eid celebrations begin the night before and continue for the next few days! People wear new clothes, offer special prayers, distribute gifts and sweets and visit friends and relatives. In many countries, women apply henna on their hands in intricate designs. Of course, there's also a grand feast involved! Part of the Eid celebrations also involves making sure that no one in the area is hungry, and special efforts are made to collect money or food and distribute them in time.

How do you make Ramadan fun for kids?

But you don't have to wait for the moon to start enjoying the spirit of Ramadan and Eid! Here are some fun Ramadan crafts and activities for kids, that are great to keep or gift to your friends!

12 Ramadan Crafts and Activities for Kids

Since the beginning of Ramadan and Eid is decided based on moon sightings, why not have some fun and look at how the moon's phases change every day? These moon sighting binoculars from Hello Holy Days are super cute and perfect for the task!

In the days before smartphones and alarm clocks, many villages had a designated Ramadan drummer. This person would wake up really early and start walking through the streets beating his drum, waking everyone up so they wouldn't miss their Sehri. Martha Stewart has a lovely drummer doll, along with matching village houses!

If you'd like to give someone a handmade Eid gift, then you can't go wrong with this Origami star necklace from A Crafty Arab. You need very basic jewelry making supplies for this, and you can make them in different colors to gift all your friends on Eid!

The crescent features prominently in Ramadan and Eid which is why this crescent Eid card would be ideal to give someone! All you need is dark colored card stock and glitter foam, long with a few silver 'gem' stickers. We like making multiples of these in mini-versions to hand out on Eid.

Around the subcontinent and the Middle East, applying henna is an important part of the eve of Eid festivities. Once all their work is done, women sit together, get out their cones and start drawing some beautiful designs! My Poppet has used similar designs on these pretty Henna hand dishes, which are great for putting in your earrings, cuff links and more!

Give your Eid gifts a little traditional touch with these pipe cleaner star and moon gift toppers from Hello Holy Days! With a little practice, you can get those shapes perfectly. Use plain wrapping paper with colorful ribbons and these toppers to make them really stand out!

The Curious George books are popular among little ones worldwide, and this Ramadan edition is a comparatively new addition to the series. This is a truly adorable story about George helping his friend, Kareem, to keep his fast. The two learn about Ramadan and also figure out ways to get through a fasting day! A lovely book for the young generation.

Give your windows a traditional stained glass appearance with these pretty Ramadan sun catchers from Sweet Fajr. A free printable is available, which makes this craft super easy! Thread them on a string for a beautiful banner that catches the sunlight!

In many countries across the world, giving kids 'Eidi' or gift money is a popular custom on Eid. But of course, we can't just be crass and hand the money directly, we need pretty envelopes like these from In My Studio. Check out their blog for many more printables like this.

Who says that the crescent should stay in the sky and not on your table? Little Life of Mine has some cute and scrumptious looking crescent and star shaped rice crispie treats. The recipe is easy enough, all you need are the right cookie cutters and you're done!

Ramadan is a time for setting good habits and doing as many good deeds as possible. Help kids keep a track of their good deeds with the help of this cute good deeds tree from Little Wings Creative and use it to record everything, like helping the neighbor with her bags or serving iftar at the community center.

Nurture Store shows us how to make a beautiful moon and stars mobile, using multiple painting techniques. You can make these in any color you like and hang them all around your home!

Whether you're looking for some decor, a handmade gift, card or a fun recipe, you'll find it among these Ramadan Crafts and Activities for kids! Now hurry up, get out there and start looking for the crescent moon!
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Fun Ramadan Activities For Kids
+ Includes Free Kids Ramadan Printable Activities +

If you haven't already, you can check out
"Part 1: Celebrating Ramadan with Kids" and download the FREE Ramadan printables.

Ok, so you've set up your decorations and have hopefully got your kids excited and ready for Ramadan.

What now?

Ramadan is an opportunity to improve ourselves, be thankful for what we've been given and to show generosity and kindness to others.

It's like a month long intensive bootcamp to prepare you for the year ahead but with the goal being to take what you've learnt or practiced during Ramadan and applying it throughout the year.

It's also an opportunity do activities to teach children important values, such as being grateful for what they have, helping those in need and being mindful of what they say and do.

So below are some of my favourite Ramadan activities for kids to help nurture these values.

To help you out there are FREE Ramadan kid's activities to download as well!

Time to get busy....

Alhamdullilah Poster

Ramadan is the perfect time for activities that teach children about gratitude. Explain why it is important to be thankful for the many blessings given to us every single day and how each one is a precious gift from Allah.

To help them recognise this, create a poster with the heading "Alhamdullilah for..." and each day get the child to write (or draw) 1 thing they are grateful for on the poster.

Keep in mind that if the poster becomes full just create another one and staple them together.

At the end of Ramadan, sit down with the child and go through all the blessings they've received.
You can download this ready made Alhamdulillah Printable Poster here. Another option is a gratitude journal and this is a great one by Ayeina
Bake A Treat To Share

Children love to get "hands on" in the kitchen! So a great Ramadan activity for kids is to help them bake or make a treat that can be shared with neighbours, friends or their classmates and teachers.

A family favourite in our home are good old Chocolate Truffles. This year I decided to also try the version by The Lebanese Plate. It has a dash of rose water and pistachios for a slightly more sophisticated, Middle Eastern twist.

I highly recommend you give them a try and you can get the recipe here.

I love nuts so I decided to roll some of mine in crushed pistachio instead of coconut. However my daughter doesn't boldly stating "I don't want nuts, unless it's Nutella!"

Unfortunately I had run out of Nutella, otherwise I would have created a Nutella version too! *Mental note for next time...

So to keep my daughter satisfied, I decided to create a "Glam" version and we rolled some of the chocolate truffles in sparkly pink sprinkles. They turned out great and the colours worked well with the Ramadan theme I was using too!

Also, the beauty of truffles is that you can create so many variations. Some alternatives I love are below, just substitute cocoa with your chosen flavours (quantity according to your personal taste):

Fruit Truffle: add sultanas and chopped dried apricot
Peanut Butter Truffle: add peanut butter and roll in crushed nuts
Double Choc: roll chocolate truffles in chocolate flakes or cocoa.
Glam Truffles: roll in coloured sprinkles

Or get creative and come up with your own flavour combo!
*Please keep in mind that if you're making treats for your child to take to school, be mindful of allergy concerns and make sure they're nut free!
Basic Truffle Recipe:
Ingredients:
250g Plain Sweet Biscuits (arrowroot/milk coffee biscuits/teddy bear biscuits)
1 Cup Desiccated Coconut
2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
395g Sweetened Condensed Milk
Shredded or Desiccated Coconut (for rolling)
Method:
Using a food processor, crush biscuits to a fine crumb. Transfer biscuit crumbs to a large bowl and combine remaining dry ingredients (excluding extra coconut). Stir together. Add condensed milk and mix well so it coats all dry ingredients. Dab the palm of your hands with water. Take one tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. (Note: having wet hands makes this process a lot easier!) While the ball is still moist, roll through the extra shredded coconut or topping of your choice to coat. Store in refrigerator until needed.

Your truffles are now ready to package and gift...

Try to use packaging that can be sealed, as this will help to keep your truffles fresh and prevent them from drying out. Then decorate with ribbon and gift tag.

Creating gift tags can be another great Ramadan activity for kids. But if your prefer the ready made kind then I've created some Ramadan gift tags for you to use.

There's two tag options to chose from. One is a simple Ramadan Mubarak greeting and the other design is perfect for kids because it includes a brief intro into what Ramadan is about.

Now let's get stuck into something creative Ramadan activities to do with kids...
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Ramadan Activity/Prep Book (Free Printable) for ages 6-12

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Fasting during the summer, vacation, or COVID-19 quarantine might be difficult on children. The days are long and there are not many activities to do around the house to keep them busy. I would like to share a list of 100 activities that I put together to help my fasting child during Ramadan.

I will be adding more Ramadan resources to keep the kids busy. Follow us on Instagram, and Facebook for an update.

We built a 3D masjid model. We cut out the list of ideas and put them inside the mosque. It is fun to build it while talking about recycling material from around the house. We recycled a box and paper towel rolls. It was a really fun Islamic craft project that is useful and adds to our Ramadan decorations.

The rule is: you can pick a random activity, up to 3 per day, when you feel bored or hungry. If a child picks 3 per day, they will use 90 activities. I added 10 extras for an exceptional day when they might need an additional one or if they didn't necessarily enjoy a picked activity and want to try again.

You do not need to build a 3D mosque for this. You can use a basket, box, a jar, or anything else to put the ideas for random selection.

I will be adding more Ramadan resources to keep the kids busy. Follow us on Instagram, and Facebook for an update.
Click here to download the list of 100 activities for fasting kids.
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In this lesson you'll learn what Ramadan is and how Muslim families celebrate Ramadan. You'll learn about the five pillars of Islam and how children can join in with the special month. You'll find videos about Ramadan and Eid, and links to Ramadan crafts you can make.

What is Ramadan? lesson plan

> > QUICK RESOURCE > > Download our ready-made Ramadan Unit

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year and it's a very special month for Muslims. It's a holy month, with lots of traditions and celebration.

Ramadan lasts for around thirty days, and follows the lunar (moon) calendar.

In 2018 is will begin on 15th May and end when the next crescent moon is spotting in the sky, most likely on 14th June.

The Five Pillars of Islam

Muslims have five special beliefs that they follow, called the five pillars of Islam. These are:

:: Shahada - which means living a Muslim life of faith and belief in Allah (God)

:: Salah - which means prayer

:: Zakat - which means looking after people in need and doing good work for charity

:: Sawm - which means being pure, including taking part in fasting during the month of Ramadan

:: Hajj - which means taking part in a pilgrimage, a special journey to Mecca, a holy city in Saudi Arabia

Do you belong to a particular religion? What are your important beliefs?

What do families do during Ramadan?

Muslim families around the world have many special traditions and activities during the holy month of Ramadan.

All adults (unless they are elderly, unwell, or pregnant) and some teenagers will spend the month fasting. They won't eat any food from sunrise until sunset. Many children will join in for some of the fasting too.

The fast begins after a meal called suhoor, and the fast is broken at night once the sun sets with a meal called iftar.

Dates are usually the first food eaten after sunset as tradition says that Muhammed, the founder of Islam, broke his fast by eating three dates.

Have you eaten dates? If not, you could try some. Do you like how they taste?

The meals eaten in the evening are a time for families, friends, and communities to come together.

Many families have traditional recipes that they cook year after year, and which they might bring along to buffet-style community meals. These might include lamb kebabs, roast chicken, and rice pilaf.

People look forward to the traditional Ramadan desserts too, including luqaimat (crunchy sweet dumplings), baklava (filo pastry filled with nuts and syrup or honey), and kunafa (cheese pastry soaked in honey).

What are your favourite festival foods?

Muslim families will spend time reading the Quran, and saying prayers during Ramadan. They will also do lots of good deeds, helping friends and family and doing charity work in their community.

Ramadan is also a time to put up decorations to celebrate the festival and you will see lots of lanterns hanging up in city streets.

Listen to these children talking about why Ramadan is special to them.

Celebrating Eid-al-Fitr

At the end of the month of Ramadan the festival of Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated.

This happens on the first day of the next month, Shawwal. When the crescent moon is spotted in the night sky Muslims know the month of Ramadan has ended and the festival of Eid can begin.

It's time for parties, gathering together with family and friends, giving presents, and celebrating.

Watch Sara as she tells you how her family celebrates.

What is the most important festival that your family celebrates? Do you do things that are similar to Sara's family?

Give a Ramadan blessing

To wish someone a happy Ramadan you can say "Ramadan Mubarak!"

Do you know people celebrating Ramadan this year? Wish them Ramadan Mubarak!

What's in this Ramadan Thematic Unit?

Download the Play Academy's ready-made Ramadan thematic unit and you'll be ready to lead a fun and creative set of lesson plans to teach your children about Ramadan. Our Ramadan Unit is part of the Play Academy's Festivals curriculum pathway and in it your children can:

:: learn about Ramadan: what it is and how it is observed

:: make Arabic-inspired paper lanterns

:: play card games using Ramadan-themed playing cards

:: create geometric Islamic art

:: make a crescent moon and stars craft

Bonus Ramadan thematic unit printables

The Play Academy's thematic units come with practical printables that make the lessons more engaging for your children and easier for you to teach.

No need to go searching for printables to accompany your lessons, they're all included when you download your chosen unit.

In this Ramadan unit you'll receive these bonus printables:

:: Islamic art grid for the math and art project

:: Lantern template

:: Mobile template

:: Ramadan cards for vocabulary building

:: Ramadan placemat for an iftar meal

How to download this Ramadan thematic unit

You can download this unit along with over 50 more from NurtureStore's Play Academy.

If you are already of the Play Academy, you can download this unit straight away from our Library here.

If you are not yet a member, find out more and choose your first unit here. Your teaching is about to get a whole lot easier!

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Have you heard the phrase " Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" before? Well, this same phrase applies when it comes to Suhoor as well. What you eat at Suhoor is extremely important meal of your day's fast. When fasting, your Suhoor defines your mood, your energy level, metabolism and even how you prioritize worship throughout the day. Since Suhoor is the most important meal of the day during Ramadan, it is important that you make it balanced, healthy and satisfying. Below are 5 must haves when making your Suhoor plate:

Eat more Fiber-rich foods at Suhoor

Why? Fiber helps to keep you satiated and fuller for longer without spiking up your blood sugar which is helpful in maintaining a sustained energy throughout the day. What you eat for Suhoor is very important as it is your first meal of the day. The more fiber we eat, the more healthy bacteria we can produce in our gut, and the better and easier we are able to eliminate on a daily basis.

Eating more fiber-rich foods is to your gut what your toothbrush is to your teeth. You brush your teeth on a daily basis to remove unwanted food particles that may have remained on your teeth, the same way you must aim to consume fiber-rich foods to remove unwanted food particles from your gut. If you fail to brush your teeth daily, there is debris build-up and the smell accumulates right? By brushing our teeth daily, we are less likely to put in more effort and energy to keep our teeth white and sparkly.

Drink More Water than You will usually Drink

Why? Drinking enough water at Suhoor helps to keep you hydrated for at least a greater period of hours before you break your fast. Lack of proper hydration may lead you to dehydration, headaches, hunger, constipation and sluggishness. To maximize hydration, make sure you do not stand, chug or gulp in water, but instead, sit, sip in 3 steps and then drink, as this is the Sunnah of the Prophet(ﷺ).

It is also important to note that it is not only what to eat for Suhoor that helps to keep you full, but the way you hydrate as well. Water is the single most essential nutrient and component of our body. Proper Hydration is needed for good digestion, for blood circulation, for temperature control and for proper brain function. Make sure to drink up especially during the long hours of Ramadan Fasting. This is to say that water is very essential for our survival and making sure that we are adequately hydrated especially during long hours of the fasting period.

Add Power to Your Suhoor Plate with Protein

Why? The more protein you eat at Suhoor, the more satiated you will be. Protein will help to keep you fuller for longer and increase muscle mass. This is especially important for both weight gain and weight loss.

Protein also helps to keep you fuller for longer, helps with many metabolic reactions in our body and is responsible for the production of hormones and enzymes that help to regulate our mood, energy levels, digestion and blood sugar especially when we are fasting. To avoid unnecessary hunger for at least a few hours after eating, it is very important that you include at least one source of protein at Suhoor and at every single meal throughout the day even after Ramadan.

Eat the Rainbow at Suhoor (Eat mostly Veggies and Fruits)

Why? Every color of the food you eat at Suhoor represents a certain nutrient or phytonutrient that is abundant in that particular food. No one single food contains every essential nutrients your body needs. By eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, you expose yourself to different essential nutrients that your body needs or is not able to produce by itself.

Try to make 50% of your daily food and nutrition choices come from fruits and vegetables.

Eat Sunnah and prophetic-inspired foods at Suhoor

Why? No matter what you eat, what other way than to emulate the way of eating of the Prophet Mohammed(ﷺ). Try to add more of the favorite foods of the Prophet (ﷺ) at Suhoor or Iftar. It is energizing to add these foods in your Ramadan Nutrition and beyond with the sole intention of healing and cultivating the Sunnah of the Prophets(ﷺ).

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Printable Kids Ramadan Calendar (with daily activities)

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Ramadan word searchs (there are ones good for adults and kids)

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