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| |  | | |  | 10 Simple Plans for Eid By Zahirah Lynn Eppard You can eliminate last-minute stress and accelerate the festive part of our holiday by making plans for Eid in advance. This is especially important if you have children, want them to have fun, and need their cooperation throughout the day. Here is a nice checklist: - Get everyone involved in the planning.
- Decorate the house for Eid.
- Dress the part.
- Rehearse the Eid Takbeer.
- Plan for gift giving.
- Make it a teachable moment.
- Make sure food is part of the festivities.
- Organize a family road trip.
- Plan for family play time.
- Share your blessings.
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| | | Parenting Tip The last days of Ramadan are here and now the attention turns to preparations for Eid. Get some tips on how to plan ahead, focus on the details, and ensure everyone has an opportunity to celebrate! |
| |  | 8 Eid Day Celebration Mood Boosters By Samana Siddiqui It’s amazing how Eid day celebrations can go from exciting to exacerbating in just seconds. All it takes is for just one person to react angrily or decide to sulk for the rest of the day and the whole atmosphere is ruined. While we can’t change a person’s temperament or bad habits in a day, we can try to plan ahead to avoid those things or situations which set them off. Here are some simple ways to have a happier holiday this year. |
| | | Islamic Guidance The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Give gifts to one another, you will love each other.” (Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 594) |
| |  | How To's of Eid Day and Eid ul-Fitr Salat By Samana Siddiqui The first day of the tenth Islamic lunar month, Shawwal, is Eid ul-Fitr. It marks the end of Ramadan, and it is a day of celebration and giving thanks to Allah. Most Muslims celebrate Eid for at least three days. Be mindful of the practices of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, related to what to do on the day of Eid and how to make the Eid prayer. |
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| | Inspiration “Like the sun that sets at the end of the day, so too will Ramadan come and go, leaving only its mark on our heart’s sky.” Yasmine Mogahed |
| |  | Book Review: Serving Up Some Eid Empanadas By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Like many of her previous works, author Wendy Díaz shares the beauty of her Puerto Rican roots using colorful Spanish vocabulary in her latest book Eid Empanadas. The story follows Omar Hernandez, a 4th grader who has moved to a new school and is feeling left out. Find out how Eid empanadas open the door for more than just a delicious Latin American treat (and check out the author’s family recipe for empanadillas). |
| | | | |  | Adam’s World Video: Eid Mubarak, Adam! Adam and Aneesah are SUPER excited for Eid. The moon has been sighted and they are making plans for henna, decorations, special foods, their best outfits, and how to share the blessings of Eid with their friends and neighbors. The Arabic letter “ayn” and English letter “E” are showcased for Eid. And Dawud Wharnsby’s beautiful nasheed These Are the Days of Eid! adds to the excitement. (8:32) |
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| |  | | |  | | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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