Eid Activities for Kids: Crafts, Games, Family Ideas and Festive Fun

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By  Pastory Team  |  15.12.2025  |  Upd. 15.12.2025

Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are two of the most significant and colourful holidays in the Islamic calendar, offering wonderful opportunities to create lasting memories and foster cultural understanding within the family. For many families, celebrating these joyous occasions—often referred to collectively as Eid celebrations – involves much more than just the day itself; it’s about the weeks of preparation, the spirit of sharing, and the building of excitement, especially after the month of fasting during Ramadan.

This comprehensive guide is designed for parents, educators, and caregivers looking for meaningful and engaging Eid activities for kids of all ages, from toddler and little ones to older children. We cover a wide spectrum of ideas, including Eid craft projects, sensory play, engaging stories, charity initiatives, delicious food traditions, and cultural learning that helps children understand the true significance of Eid Mubarak and the Eid festivals.Whether you’re seeking a simple craft or looking to dive into an elaborate home decorating session, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here to celebrate Eid joyously.

Home Decoration Activities for Kids

Decorating the home together is a magical way to build excitement and anticipation for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. When children are involved in the decorating process, they feel a genuine sense of ownership and connection to the family traditions, making the celebration even more personal and memorable.

Create Festive Wall Hangings with Stars and Crescent Moon

DIY wall décor is a simple and effective way to brighten any space. These crafts are easily adaptable based on your child’s age and skill level.

• Simple Paper Chain: For toddler and younger children, cut strips of colourful construction paper and let them glue or staple the strips into loops, creating a festive paper chain. Use traditional Islamic colours like blues, greens, golds, and silvers.
• Felt Moon and Star Mobile: For preschoolers and older kids, cut out simple crescent moon and star shapes from felt or cardstock. Decorate them with glitter or small beads (ensure supervision for younger children). Tie them to a dowel or coat hanger with ribbon to create a beautiful hanging mobile.
• Recycled Cardboard Cutouts: Spray paint cardboard cutouts of a mosque silhouette, the moon and star, or the words Eid Mubarak. Let older children assist with the decorating details using paint pens or stick-on gems.

Set Up Eid Home Decorations as a Family

Turning your home into a festive space is a team effort. Encourage children to learn to appreciate aesthetics by involving them in the decision-making process for Eid decoration.

1. Choosing a Colour Palette: Decide on a main theme or colour scheme. Bright colours like fuchsia, turquoise, and gold are often used to reflect the joyful spirit of Eid.
2. Hanging Garlands and Banners: Let kids assist in hanging Eid Mubarak banners or garlands across doorways and mantels.
3. Placing Moon Motifs: Strategically place small decorative moon and star items on shelves or tables.
4. Kid-Safe Lighting: Use battery-operated string lights or electric lantern lights to add a warm, festive glow. Involve children in hanging the lights safely.

Make Your Own Sun Catcher

Creating a sun catcher is a fantastic, simple craft that results in beautiful, glass-like Eid home decorations when hung in a window.

• Tissue Paper Method: Use clear contact paper or laminating sheets. Let kids arrange small, colourful pieces of tissue paper inside, creating patterns of a crescent, star, or lantern craft. Seal the edges and punch a hole for hanging.
• Wax Paper Method: Older children can safely iron crayon shavings between two sheets of wax paper to melt and create a beautiful stained-glass effect. Cut into a crescent moon shape once cooled.

Involve Children in House Decorating Rituals

Giving kids specific, age-appropriate roles helps them feel like a big part of Eid.

Eid Card Making and Creative Paper Crafts

Making and exchanging cards is a beautiful tradition that teaches gratitude and fine motor control. It’s a wonderful Eid activity that allows for deep personalization.

Craft Simple Eid Cards with Stickers and Patterns

Card making is an accessible activity for even the youngest celebrants.

• For Toddlers: Provide pre-folded cardstock and a variety of stickers (stars, circles, small squares). Let them practice their pincer grasp by peeling and sticking.
• For Older Children: Introduce simple watercolor paints or metallic pens. Encourage them to write “Eid Mubarak” or “Happy Eid” on the inside. You can also introduce simple calligraphy or mehndi patterns for a traditional touch.

Create Easy and Versatile Greeting Cards

You can quickly create high-quality cards using simple techniques.

1. Fingerprint Art: Use gold or silver paint to create small dots or trails of light around a pre-drawn mosque outline.
2. Stamping: Cut simple shapes (stars, crescent moons) from sponges or erasers to create reusable stamps. Dip in paint and press onto cards.
3. Accordion Fold Cards: Teach kids to fold paper in a zigzag pattern to create a long card that can be decorated with a repeating motif like a crescent or lantern.

Make Eidi Envelopes with Kids

Eidi, the gift of money traditionally given to children on Eid, is often presented in a beautifully decorated envelope.

• Design & Fold: Use bright, patterned paper or pre-printed templates. Teach older children simple origami folds for unique envelopes.
• Decoration: Provide markers, gems, and stickers. This is a great way to talk about the joy of giving and the meaning of Eid gifts.

Craft Paper Lanterns and Crescent Lanterns

The lantern is a powerful symbol of light and celebration. This lantern craft is a classic Eid activity.

1. Cylindrical Lanterns: Use construction paper, folding it in half lengthwise and cutting slits from the fold to about an inch from the edge. Unfold and glue the short ends together to form a tube. Let kids add decorations like beads or tassels to the bottom.
2. Crescent Lanterns: Trace and cut two large crescent shapes. Cut small slits into the convex edge of one crescent and the concave edge of the other, allowing them to slot together vertically, creating a free-standing decoration.

Mosque-Themed Crafts for Hands-On Learning

Mosque-themed crafts provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn about Islamic culture, architecture, and the importance of the local mosque in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Build a Mosque from Tissue Boxes and Tubes

Repurposing household items is a great way to promote creativity and resourcefulness.

• Materials: Empty tissue boxes (the main building), toilet paper or paper towel tubes (minarets), and small plastic cups (domes).
• Assembly: Use tape or glue to attach the minarets to the sides of the tissue box. Place the cups upside down for domes.
• Decorating: Cover the structure with coloured paper and let children draw windows, doors, and intricate details.

Make a Mosque Silhouette Art Piece

This activity is simple yet yields a sophisticated, beautiful result, suitable for older children.

1. The Background: Use watercolors or pastels to create a vibrant sunset or nighttime sky. Use colours that reflect the colourful nature of the celebration.
2. The Silhouette: Once the background is dry, cut out a detailed mosque outline from black construction paper.
3. Assembly: Glue the black silhouette onto the background. The contrast makes the silhouette stand out beautifully, symbolizing the light of Eid against the night sky where the new moon is sighted.

Create Cereal Box Mosque Craft

Cereal boxes are a perfect, sturdy canvas for building a miniature mosque. Cut off the top flaps and use them to create a large dome and entrance arch. Attach them securely with masking tape before covering the entire box with white or gold paper. Kids can then decorate the façade with geometric Islamic art patterns.

Make a Mosque Suncatcher Craft

Similar to the general suncatcher, this version focuses on the beautiful architecture. Cut out a large mosque shape from black cardstock, leaving open spaces for windows and the dome. Back these open spaces with translucent tissue paper in jewel tones to mimic stained-glass windows.

Design a Paper Bag Mosque

This is an excellent, engaging activity for little ones. Open a brown paper lunch bag and fold the top corner down to form a triangular roof. This roof naturally represents a simple dome. The bag can then be decorated with markers, crayons, and stickers to look like a mosque.

Art, Coloring and Sensory Eid Activities

Blending creativity with sensory play is a core part of early child development. These activities help develop fine motor skills and introduce concepts in a fun, tangible way.

Eid Coloring Pages for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Provide simple outlines of lanterns, stars, crescent moon, and gifts. Using large crayons or washable markers on these easy outlines helps toddlers and preschoolers develop the muscles needed for writing. Many sites offer free printable Eid worksheets and colouring sheets that provide an immediate, low-prep Eid activity.

Eid Sensory Bottles

Sensory bottles are calming and can be used to teach children about the symbolism of the holidays.

• Ramadan/Eid Bottle: Fill a clear, empty plastic bottle with clear glue or water, glitter (silver and gold), small plastic stars, crescent shapes, and maybe some loose sequins. Secure the cap tightly. Shaking the bottle creates a beautiful, mesmerizing effect of a starry night sky where the new moon is sighted.

Islamic Art Patterns for Kids

Introduce the concept of symmetry and geometric design, which are central to Islamic culture. Older children can use rulers and compasses to try drawing simple repeating patterns. Even younger kids can experiment with block stamping or mirrors to understand symmetry.

Maze Activities and Printable Worksheets

Incorporate educational fun with printable Eid worksheets. Look for:

• Matching Games: Match the symbol (star, moon, mosque) to its name.
• Mazes: Guide a child through a maze to get to the feast or the local mosque.
• Counting Activities: Count the number of lanterns or biscuit shapes.

Eid Baking and Cooking Activities for Kids

Preparing the traditional feast together is a beautiful way to teach culture, teamwork, and the importance of family support during the celebration. The aromas of cardamom, saffron, and cinnamon are often a big part of Eid.

Bake and Share Simple Eid Treats

The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid al-Fitr, which is often called the ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast’, or the ‘Sugar Feast’. Preparing sweet treats is essential!

• Crescent-Shaped Cookies: Use a cookie cutter to make sugar cookies in the shape of the crescent or moon and star. Let kids decorate them with white or silver icing and sprinkles.
• No-Bake Date Balls: Mix crushed biscuits (like digestive biscuits) with softened butter and chopped dates. Roll into small balls and coat in coconut or cocoa powder. This is safe and fun for little ones.

Do Baking and Cooking Activities with Children

Delegate age-appropriate tasks to let children meaningfully contribute to the celebration.

Prepare Festive Drinks and Snacks

Suggesting kid-friendly beverages adds to the festive feel. Make a non-alcoholic ‘Iftar’ punch with sparkling water, mint, and fruit juice, serving it in colourful glasses.

Learning Activities About Eid for Children

It’s crucial that children understand the religious and cultural significance of the day, not just the gifts and treats. This section is an educational introduction to the holiday’s meaning.

Read Storybooks About Eid and Ramadan

Reading picture books together helps children connect emotionally to the concepts of Ramadan and Eid. Look for books that explain the holy month of Ramadan, the act of fasting, and the joy of the Eid al-Fitr celebration. Discuss the characters and the traditions they observe.

Watch Short Eid Videos Designed for Kids

Visual content, such as a YouTube video, can effectively explain traditions like going to the mosque, wearing new clothes, and the charity of Zakat-al-Fitr. Search for content explaining the difference between Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan) and Eid-al-Adha (marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca).

Explore What Eid Means in Different Families

Encourage discussions about diversity. “How does our neighbour’s family celebrate Eid?” or “What’s the most common sweet treat people enjoy during Eid?” This teaches acceptance and broadens their view of Islamic culture.

Use Eid Activity Packs

Many educational resources, such as Twinkl or similar sites, offer a collection of Eid activities that provide structure for home learning. These often include printable Eid worksheets that cover:

• Vocabulary matching (e.g., matching “iftar” to the act of breaking the fast).
• Sequencing activities (e.g., the stages of Hajj for Eid-al-Adha).
• Symbol recognition (e.g., identifying the crescent moon and star).

Learn About Eid Through Advent-Style Calendars

A “30 Days of Kindness” or “Ramadan Countdown” calendar can be used in the lead-up to Eid al-Fitr. Each pocket could contain a small good deed, a family prayer, or a simple craft instruction.

Giving, Charity and Gratitude Activities

A central tenet of both Ramadan and Eid is charity, known as Zakat. This section focuses on teaching kindness, sharing, and empathy—the spirit of Eid.

Giving and Sharing with Family and Friends

• Assembling Goodie Bags: Have children fill small bags with homemade biscuits or sweet treats to distribute to family, friends, and neighbours. This makes the act of sharing tangible.
• Packing Gift Boxes: Involve children in wrapping and preparing Eid gifts for loved ones.

Collect Money for Charity Together

Set up a special “Zakat” jar. Explain to children that they are helping those less fortunate, aligning their actions with the teachings of Allah. This teaches compassion and the importance of giving a big part of Eid’s meaning.

Thank You For… Activity

Before the celebration begins, gather the family to express gratitude. Create a shared poster or a set of Eid cards where everyone writes or draws something they are thankful for from Ramadan or what they are looking forward to about the Eid celebrations.

Fun Games and Outdoor Eid Activities for Kids

The Eid celebration is a time for joyful, playful interaction. These activities are perfect for bringing a family or community together.

Organize an Eid Treasure Hunt

A treasure hunt is a highly engaging new activity idea.

1. Clues: Write simple clues related to Eid symbols (e.g., “Find the place where we keep the new prayer rug” or “Go to the kitchen where the sweet treats were baked”).
2. Icons: Use printable moon and star icons or pictures of a mosque as visual cues for younger children.
3. Prize: The final prize could be their Eidi envelopes or a special basket of Eid gifts.

Set Up Outdoor Play Themes for Younger Kids

• Moon and Star Hopscotch: Draw a hopscotch grid using chalk, replacing the traditional numbers with the crescent and star shapes.
• Garden Lantern Walk: If weather permits, set up a child-safe path in the garden or living room lined with battery-operated tea lights or paper lanterns for a magical evening stroll.

Prepare Kids for Receiving Gifts and Wrapping Presents

Involve older children in present-exchange rituals. Discuss the importance of graciousness when receiving a gift and the fun of decorating the wrapping paper and tags.

Toddler and Preschool Eid Activities

These activities are designed specifically for children aged 1 to 4, focusing on safety, sensory input, and developing fine motor skills.

Create Toddler-Friendly Crafts

• Contact Paper Art: Tape contact paper (sticky side out) to a table or window. Provide large, safe items like cotton balls, pom-poms, and jumbo glitter for them to stick on and peel off.
• Playdough Creations: Use playdough to create crescent moon, lantern, or star shapes. Add spices like cardamom or cinnamon to the playdough for a safe, festive smell.

Introduce Kids to Eid Songs and Takbeer

Music is a powerful tool for learning. Play simple, repetitive Eid songs or family-friendly chants. Even if they can’t sing the words yet, swaying, clapping, and moving to the music promotes rhythmic awareness.

Explore Simple Learning Games

Use bright colours to sort plastic cups or blocks by matching them to coloured cards. Create matching games using pictures of new clothes, sweet treats, and crescent moon shapes.

 Additional Ideas and Family Tips for Eid Celebrations

Encourage Kids to Choose New Clothes or Accessories

Wearing new clothes is a powerful symbol of the new beginning and the fresh start that Eid represents. Make the selection of their outfit a fun, ritualistic event they look forward to.

Celebrate with Friends or Community Events

Attending a local mosque event or a large family gathering provides valuable community connections and allows children to understand the wide reach of the Eid celebration.

Combine Crafts, Learning and Play for a Full-Day Celebration

A balanced Eid activity plan might look like this:

Frequently Asked Questions About Eid Activities for Kids