Eid al-Fitr at CMoM

Sat Mar 29, 2025 - Mon Mar 31, 2025
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Repeating every days through March 31, 2025.
Various times
Age: Varies with activity
Price: Included with paid admission
Location:
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212-721-1223
The Tisch Building 212 W 83rd Street, New York, NY, 10024
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Eid al-Fitr is a time to unite communities by sharing smiles and love for one another! Show gratitude and appreciation through intentional art projects in honor of this special holiday. Programming is presented in partnership with The Culture Tree.  

Eid Charity Boxes
The festival of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is often celebrated by giving back to the community. Make a charity box to fill with gifts or kind words to give to someone in need.
Saturday – Monday, March 29 – 31 | 2pm – 4:30pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Decorative Lanterns
Create your own paper fanous, a colorful lantern used to illuminate homes and city streets around the world during Ramadan.
Saturday – Monday, March 29 – 31 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Eid al-Fitr Celebration
Eid Mubarak! Spend an exciting afternoon with the Culture Tree.
Monday, March 31 | 2:15pm – 4:15pm | All ages | 1st Floor & 3rd Floor

Henna Body Art
Henna tattoos, also known as mehndi, are used to celebrate special and joyous occasions. Get a henna design put on your hand or arm, in celebration of Eid al-Fitr!
Monday, March 31 | 2:15pm – 4:15pm | Sign Up* | All ages | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom

Kathak Dance with Sandhya Rajkumar
Kathak is a classical dance form of India that originated in North India. It is one of the eight recognized classical dance forms in the country, distinguished for its intricate footwork, rhythmic body movements, and expressive storytelling through dance. Participate in a dance performance and workshop by dancer Sandhya Rajkumar!
Monday, March 31 | 2:30pm – 2:55pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Crescent Moon Read Aloud
A charming read aloud and activity with author Zainab Khan, as he shares his book, Crescent Moon. A child is eager to watch the new moon that signals the start of Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Monday, March 31 | 3pm – 3:25pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Moon Artmaking
Create your own collaborative stamped moon art in its different phases, and learn about the significance of the moon during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr!
Monday, March 31 | 3:30pm – 4:15pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Alphie’s Storytime with Anu Sehgal of the Culture Tree
A special Eid al-Fitr read-aloud of the book Ilyas & Duck & Fantastic Festival of Eid al-Fitr by Omar Khawaja! This fantastically delightful story explores the fun and excitement of Eid while learning about the charitable nature of it all.
Monday, March 31 | 4pm – 4:15pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks