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1) MICROWAVE ALMOND MILK DRINK Almond milk is a very popular drink in the Muslim world in the month of Ramadan. In Muslim folklore, almonds enhance ones intelligence. What youll need: 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon ground almonds 2 teaspoons sugar a microwave What to do: 1. Pour milk, almonds, and sugar into cup. 2. Boil all together on low heat until the milk thickens. 3. Wait until luke warm to gulp it down.(Have your parents help you) 2)USA EID STAMP GREETING CARD At the end of Ramadan, Muslims will celebrate their most festive holiday, Eid. The gold Arabic calligraphy on the USA Eid Stamp took Mohammed Zakariya, a well-known American calligrapher, approximately 18 months to create. Calligraphy is an important Muslim art form. What youll need: 1 plain white 8/12 x 11 sheet of paper 1 34c USA Eid Greetings Stamp your favorite coloring pens, pencils, or markers a pair of scissors a good imagination What to do: 1. First, cut your paper in half. Your two halves can make two cards, so dont waste the other half. 2. The halves should each be folded in half so as to form a card. 3. On the front, try to copy the design of the postage stamp, including the beautiful Arabic calligraphy. 4. Write a personal message inside. 5. Send the card to someone special.(If you mail it, dont forget to use the new Eid stamp.) 3) WATER FAST As you know, all Muslims are required to fast for the entire month of Ramadan to experience the hunger of people in need of food. When you try this water fast you will get a taste of what its like to fast. What youll need: water(any amount) yourself What to do: 1. First of all, when you wake up in the morning eat a hearty breakfast. 2. Then refrain yourself for the whole day from all types of food and drink except for water until sunset. 3. Be sure to check with your parents or guardian to see if its all right to fast. 4) CALIFORNIA DATE SHAKE Muslims all over the world break their fast with dates. The significance of dates in Islam date back to the time of the Prophet (peave be upon him). The Prophet started and ended his fast with dates. Dates are still popular fruits in palm-growing regions arund the world, including the Middle East and southern California. (Just a reminder: these dates dont go to the movies with you.) What youll need: 5 pitless dates 2 glasses of milk 2 Tablespoons plain vanilla ice cream a blender What to do: 1. Cut dates into small pieces. 2. Place all ingredients in your blender for 30 seconds 3. Pour into separate glasses and dont forget to share with your brethren. 5) WRAP A TURBAN The turban is one of the articles of clothing which the Prophet (saw) used to wear. That is the reason some people today still wear it. What youll need: one square piece of cloth(about 3 feet x 3 feet), preferably white,black, or green a kufi(a brimless skullcap or a large yarmulke, if you dont have one, thats okay.) What to do: 1. Take your piece of cloth and fold it diagonally into a triangle. 2. Now, lay your triangle on the floor with the point facing you. 3. Take the tip and fold it in about 2-3 inches. 4. Keep on folding it until its one long strip of cloth. 5. Put your skullcap on your head. 6. Take the strip and hold it so there is about 10 inches behind your head hanging down. 7. Then, wrap it around your head until there is no more cloth to wrap. 8. With the end of it, tuck it into the side of your turban.And then you have a turban. Return to Ramadan features Return to MPF home |
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