Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, the time of year when it is believed that the Holy Quran was received by the Prophet Muhammad. The month is marked by fasting during the daylight hours, and prayer and studying of the Quran. When the fast ends on the first day of the month of Shawwal, it is celebrated for three days in a joyous holiday called Id-al-Fitr, the Feast of Fast Breaking.

• Ramadan on the Net — The story of Ramadan and the Five Pillars of Islam
• Ramadan — Although aimed at the Muslim community in the United Kingdom, this website includes many useful resources including information, links, and activities for children
• Essentials of Ramadan — The electronic version of the book Essentials of Ramadan, the Fasting month by Tajuddin B. Shu`aib, provided by iloveallah.com
• Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — Basic information from the InfoPlease Kids’ Almanac
• Ramadan: the Month of Fasting — An article by Carey Draeger
• Ramadan for Kids? — This story from National Public Radio (NPR) discusses whether children should fast for Ramadan
• Teaching Your Kids About Ramadan — An article from Education.com

Ramadan Recipes

• Ramadan Recipes — Recipes for Ramadan from Epicurious.com
• Ramadan — Ramadan recipes from Allrecipes.com
• Ramadan recipes — Cooking ideas for Ramadan from Recipezaar

Ramadan for Kids

• Ramadan Book List — Selected children’s books about Ramadan.

• Children’s Activities for the month of Ramadan — Craft ideas from the Submission website
• Celebrate Ramadan: Recipe ideas and activities for kids — Activities and games for Ramadan from the Examiner.com Web site.
• Holiday fun: Ramadan — Games and activities for celebrating Ramadan from the PrimaryGames Web site