Eid Al-Fitr at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
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Eid al-Fitr is a time to unite communities by sharing love for one another. CMOM hosts two special days of gratitude and appreciation through art making in honor of this special holiday.
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.
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 9 – 10 | 10:30am – 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.
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 9 – 10 | 3pm – 4pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Interactive Storytime: Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B Robert
Celebrate Ramadan through this lyrical and inspiring picture book capturing the wonder and joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child. Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon.
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 9 – 10 | 4pm | Ages 4 – 7 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks