Lesson video

Hi, I'm Mrs. Afshan, and welcome to our lesson.

Today, we are going to explore an important time in the Muslim calendar called Ramadan.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast and pray to renew their faith, and we will discuss how these practises help Muslims find harmony in their lives.

The lesson is called Ramadan and Harmony from the unit Muslims: how does prayer and fasting help Muslims find harmony? The outcome of today's lesson is: I can describe the diverse space Muslims mark Ramadan.

Are you ready to dive in? Let's get started.

These are some of the important words we will be using in our lesson today.

The words are the Eid-ul-Fitr, the Muslim festival marking the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan.

Spiritual, thoughts, beliefs, and values rather than possessions.

Diverse, different.

Shall we have a goal at reading them? Let's do my turn and your turn.

Repeat after me.

Eid-ul-Fitr.

Your turn.

Great.

The next word is spiritual.

Great.

And the last word is diverse.

Well done.

You did that really well.

Our lesson has three cycles, but first, let's look at how do Muslims renew their faith during Ramadan? Let's begin by understanding what Ramadan is through Zameer.

This is Zameer.

He's a British Muslim who has a world of view shaped by fasting during Ramadan every year.

Zameer believes that Ramadan is a special month for Muslims to reflect on their faith.

Zameer explains that during Ramadan, many Muslims like him focus on renewing their faith.

Zameer says, "I pray more often, reflect on my actions, and try to become a better person.

I also read the Qu'ran and think about how I can be kinder, more patient, and help others." Here's the time for check for understanding.

During Ramadan, Muslims focus on renewing their faith.

True or false? What do you think? True, that's correct.

And why do Muslims focus on renewing their faith during Ramadan? Have a think.

Well done.

That's correct.

Most Muslims pray more often, reflect on their actions, and try to become a better person during Ramadan.

Great work.

Now, let's find out from Nadia how Ramadan helps her renew her faith.

For Nadia, who is another British Muslim, Ramadan isn't just about fasting.

It is also about strengthening one's connection to Allah through prayer.

Nadia says, "Ramadan is holy month for many Muslims like me.

I feel it is very important to pray Salat, reflect on my actions, and build my spiritual growth during Ramadan." Time for another check.

Why do many Muslims fast during Ramadan? Is it to improve physical growth, or to build spiritual growth, or is it to increase celebrations? What do you think? That's correct.

Many Muslims fast during Ramadan to build spiritual growth.

You got that right.

But let's find out, what does spiritual growth mean? Spiritual growth is about thoughts, beliefs, and values.

It helps you become a better and kinder person inside.

It is like when you plant a little seed in your heart and it grows into something beautiful, like a tree, because you are taking care of it.

Let's see if you got that.

Spiritual growth is about, is it skills, hobbies, and interests, or strength, talent and rewards, or is it thoughts, beliefs, and values? What do you think? That's correct.

Spiritual growth is about thoughts, beliefs, and values.

Well done.

During Ramadan, many Muslims renew their faith by.

Let's recap what we've learned so far.

Aisha says by talking to Allah during prayer.

Many Muslims renew their faith by helping others, by sharing, and being kind, according to Alex.

And Jacob says, many Muslims renew their faith by being patient and reading the Qu'ran.

Time for our task.

I hope you are ready.

Jun says, many Muslims reflect on their actions during Ramadan to renew their faith.

Is June correct? Give two more ways many Muslims renew their faith during Ramadan.

You can pause the video now and come back when you're ready to check your answers.

Let's check our answers.

Is Jun correct about Muslims renewing their fate during Ramadan? Jun is correct that many Muslims reflect on their actions during Ramadan to renew their faith.

I hope you got that right.

What are those two more ways many Muslims renew their faith during Ramadan? During Ramadan, many Muslims renew their faith by talking to Allah through prayer, by helping others and being kind, and by being patient and reading the Qu'ran.

Well done if you got them right.

Now we know how Muslims renew their faith during Ramadan.

Now let's find out how is Ramadan celebrated around the world.

What do you see here? What could you speculate here? That's correct.

You can see decorations and some special words which says Ramadan Kareem, which means blessed Ramadan.

This is how many Muslims wish each other during the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a special month for Muslims filled with prayer, fasting, kindness, and togetherness.

Many Muslims use decorations to brighten their homes for Ramadan.

This helps create a festive atmosphere and remind Muslims of the importance of Ramadan, just like you can see in the images.

These are Ramadan decorations at Nadia's home.

Nadia says, "I love decorating my home for Ramadan.

It makes the month feel even more special and festive." Time for another check.

Many Muslims decorate their homes for Ramadan.

True of false.

True.

That's correct.

And why do they do that? That's correct.

This helps make the month feel more special, feel magical for Muslims and lets them be creative while learning about their faith.

Well done.

Zameer and Nadia talk about how Ramadan may be celebrated in the UK.

Zameer says, "My family and I prepare special foods like samosas, which are fried snacks, and seviyan, which is vermicelli pudding, to break our fast at Iftar.

Many Muslim families in the UK love to give to charity during Ramadan, and my family often donates to local food banks to help our community in need." What can you see here? Is it similar to something you have seen before? Nadia tells us a little bit about this.

"I use a Ramadan calendar to count down the days of Ramadan and look forward to the special moments of the month.

Each day, I say a prayer and do a good deed." Time for another check.

What does Nadia do with her Ramadan calendar? Does she eat sweets from it every morning, or use it to say a prayer and do a good deed, or does she use it to count on the days until her birthday? What do you think? That's correct.

Use her Ramadan calendar to say a prayer and do a good deed.

Well done for getting that right.

Ramadan is celebrated differently around the world.

It is celebrated in diverse ways.

Here's an image of how Ramadan is celebrated in India.

In India, many cities have lively markets where people shop for clothes, food, and decorations with everyone coming together in harmony to celebrate.

Communities also organise special events like night prayer, fairs, and charity drives to help those in need.

Let's find out how it is celebrated in another country.

This is an image from Saudi Arabia.

In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan is a very special time.

There are special extended prayers at every mosque and people give to charity to help others.

The streets are filled with decorations and lights, and the atmosphere is joyful as everyone comes together to celebrate in harmony.

Although the celebrations are diverse, Ramadan is a time for prayer, family, and helping others in all three places.

Let's find out how Sam, Sofia, and Alex remind us about this.

Sam says, "In India, Ramadan is celebrated with lively markets and special community events." Sofia reminds us that "In Saudi Arabia, families gather for big prayers at mosque and give charity to help others." Alex says, "In the UK, families fast and pray together and decorate their homes to celebrate Ramadan." Great if you remembered all those ways Ramadan is celebrated around the world.

Let's see if you got that.

Choose three reasons.

Ramadan is a time for.

Prayer, family, spending money, or helping others.

Choose three reasons.

That's correct.

Ramadan is a time for prayer.

That's one reason.

Well done.

Family, it is also a time for family.

And finally, Ramadan is a time for helping others.

Great if you got all those three correct.

Time for our next task, create a colourful Ramadan poster with messages and pictures that show how Ramadan is celebrated around the world.

You may want to include common symbols for Ramadan such as moons, stars, and lanterns.

You can post the video now and come back when you are ready with your posters.

Let's check if you got all those symbols and messages in your poster.

Here is a possible poster that I've created.

I've included the symbols like moon, stars, and lanterns.

The messages I've included are: Ramadan is a time for prayer, a month of blessings and charity, it's a month to fast and pray together.

Well done if you had symbols and messages on your poster.

Great.

Now let's move on and find out what festival marks the end of Ramadan.

At the end of Ramadan, there is a special celebration called Eid-ul-Fitr.

Muslims around the world watch for the new crescent moon to know when Eid-ul-Fitr starts.

This is called moon sighting, and it's a very exciting time for families.

As the moon appears, families come together in harmony, sharing the joy of the upcoming celebration.

Time for a check.

How do Muslims know it's time to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr? Is it when they see a new crescent moon, or when they see the sunrise, or when the stars shine? What do you think? That's correct.

When they see a new crescent moon is the right answer.

Great.

Eid celebrations can be different depending on where people live.

Here's Nadia sharing about her Eid celebrations.

"When Ramadan ends, we celebrate with Eid-ul-Fitr.

My family and I decorate the house with crescent and cook delicious food." Many Muslims in the UK gather at mosque or community centres for prayers and celebrations.

Children receive gifts or money, and many wear new or special clothes.

In some places, there are Eid fairs and community events where people meet, play games, share food, and celebrate in harmony, developing a sense of unity.

Time for another check for understanding.

Where do many Muslims in the UK offer their Eid-ul-Fitr prayers? Think of all the places where many Muslims in the UK offer their Eid-ul-Fitr prayers.

Find at least two places in the options given below.

That's correct, at mosques and at community centres.

You got them right.

In other countries, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated in diverse ways due to different cultural traditions.

In India, people wear new clothes and often go to the mosque for prayer.

Eid is a colourful festival with lots of people in the streets and families visiting friends and neighbours, celebrating in harmony.

Fireworks and decorated homes are common in many places in India.

Let's see if you got that.

Fireworks and decorated homes are common during Eid in many places in India.

True or false? True, that's correct.

And why? It's because Eid-ul-Fitr a joyful occasion which Muslims celebrate to mark the end of Ramadan.

In Saudi Arabia, Eid-ul-Fitr prayers take place at the grand mosque, where families gather in their best clothes.

After prayers, people visit family and friends in exchange gifts.

Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia is also about community events where people give money to help those in need, creating a sense of harmony and togetherness.

Even though Eid is celebrated around the world in diverse ways, Muslims everywhere wish each other Eid Mubarak, which means blessed Eid.

Shall we try having a go at saying that phrase? Eid Mubarak.

Your turn.

Great.

Let's see if you got that.

When it's Eid-ul-Fitr, what do people wish each other? Is it Eid Mubarak, or Merry Christmas, or is it Ramadan Kareem? What do you think? That's correct.

People wish each other by saying Eid Mubarak.

Great.

Time for our last task.

Are you ready? Here's Lucas.

Lucas is organising a harmony jar to give to his friend Aisha for Eid.

He wants to include messages that reflect the values of Eid and that promotes kindness, unity, and harmony.

Can you help Lucas? What messages can he write? Write three messages to help Lucas.

You can pause the video now And come back when you're ready with your messages.

Let's check our answers.

Write three messages to help Lucas.

Possible messages are, Eid is a time to celebrate with family and friends.

I'm glad to have a friend who shows me the meaning of harmony.

Eid reminds Muslims to be grateful for everything they have.

Or you might have got, Eid is about sharing with others.

Sharing brings harmony.

Another possible message could be, Eid brings everyone together, showing us the power of unity.

Well done if you got them right.

Great work.

Here's a quick summary of our learning today.

Many Muslims renew their faith during Ramadan by fasting, praying more, and doing good deeds to strengthen their spiritual connection with Allah and find harmony with others.

We've also learned that during Ramadan, people around the world celebrate in diverse ways with special meals, community prayers, and unique traditional and cultural events.

Eid-ul-Fitr inspires harmony and kindness.

It encourages many Muslims to reflect on how they can contribute to harmony in their own lives, both during Eid and beyond.

Thanks for learning with me today.

I hope to see you in our next lesson.

Goodbye.