The month of Dhul Hijja is almost here, with those fortunate ones heading off for Hajj and those of us at home looking forward to Eid al Adha which is soon approaching.
I’ve put together a collection of simple Eid al Adha crafts and Hajj ideas to do with the kids, to help learn about the significance of Hajj (the Islamic pilgrimage) and this special month.
Kaba Crafts for Kids
Kaba is also spelled Ka’ba or Kaaba (ٱلْكَعْبَة in Arabic) so whichever spelling you’re using lets take a look at some fun and educational islamic crafts focusing on al-Kaʿba al-Musharrafah – perfect for a Hajj or Eid al Adha topic, whether you are a Muslim family, or a teacher wanting to prepare some ideas for RE class.
Click the links below the collage to get the full details for each project
Kaaba crafts for Muslim Kids, at Eid al Adha time
Learn about Hajj and the significance of the Ka'ba in Mecca with these educational islamic crafts and activities for kids
This Kaba Party Decor from This Little Life of Mine is from an Umrah party – but would totally work for Eid al Adha too.
I love the simple and classy decor she made with the colour scheme of the Kaba.
Using black and gold plates to create a ka'ba for the table is genius and looks so effective.
Make your own mini Ka'ba using a recycled milk carton or juice container
This craft is so much fun for little ones.
Make your own simple paper plate kaba craft to learn about tawaaf during Hajj, with a free printable template to make this craft super easy
This Hajj Lego Diorama from Muslim Learning Garden is a great way to help kids visualise the different areas that pilgrims visit as a part of Hajj.
Most kids love LEGO, so this is a really fun way to handle the topic.
There are more great ideas on this link too so take a look.
Make your own islamic mosaic art with this beautiufl craft idea from Ilm Education.
You can make a kaba mosaic and a few more easy Islamic designs too
This Pop up Kaba Eid Cards from Jasmine and Co link in French, but browse through the pictures and you will be able to manage.
This post also has some more idea for pop up cards if you want to make a few differtent kinds.
Make your own Kaaba bookmark using a paper clip with this easy idea from A Crafty Arab
Make a beautiful salt dough depiction of how to circumulate the kaaba during Hajj, with this lovely idea from Red Ted Art
Fun Sheep Crafts for Kids at Eid al Adha
An important part of Eid al Adha is Qurbani, or sacrifice, which is usually done with a sheep or lamb.
An animal is sacrificed, with the meat distributed to the poor people and the community, as well as eaten by family.
Qurbani represents and commemorates the story of Ibrahim and how he was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail on the mount of Arafat but instead Allah asked him to sacrifice a ram.
Click the links below the collage to get the full details for each project and sheep craft for kids.
Sheep Crafts for Kids as Eid al Adha Crafts
Make these sheep crafts with the kids at the time of Eid al Adha, to represent Qurbani
grab some halal marshmallows and make these super cute marshmallow sheep cupcake for your eid party
Scrunch colorful tissue to make this festive Eid al Adha decoration
Printing with bubble wrap is so much fun, and a great way to make an easy sheep craft
Use a similar technique to make these sheep mobile as a fun eid al adha decoration
Hajj Re-enactment Activities
These activities are great for learning about the story behind the Hajj, which is all about the prophet Ibrahim (Alayhi Salam) and his family.
Hajj Re-enactment activities for kids
Learn all about the islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, and what is involved
Act out the story of Ismail andf his family with your own set of home made shadow puppets
Or make your own set of story stones to act out and retell the story, of Ismail, Ibrahim, Hajar and the two mountains safa and marwa
Check out this Hajj re-enactment from Muslim Learning Garden, with detailed Hajj passports that look great!
Retell the story of Prophet Ibrahim and the Big Fire in this home made puppet theatre craft
Take this interactive quiz with the kids to find out just how much do you know about the 5th pillar of islam - Hajj!
Go more into detail about the ritual of throwing stones in Hajj aka rami al jamarat
Follow along with the Hajj for Kids series on Multicultural Kid Blogs for more!
More Ideas for Muslim Kids
You might also like these posts from us here at In The Playroom.
Some of the Ramadan and Eid al Fitr ideas can be adapted and repurposed for Eid al Adha too!
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Free Printable Eid Coloring Pages for Kids
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Free Printable Ramadan Word Search
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Practising the Arabic Alphabet with Plasticine
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Cutting & Sticking Mosque Pictures with free printable templates
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
Salaam. Thank you for featuring With A Spin’s Kaabah craft in your round up. It’s such an environment friendly and beautiful craft for kids and adults alike. I still use it as a decor.
I love these! Educational and fun at the same time!
i love your blog, and happy eid ul adha 2020
the grate your blog and very helpful thank you……..
I truly appreciate the effort you’ve put into compiling these wonderful crafts and activities for Eid al Adha and Hajj. They provide valuable opportunities for children to learn about the significance of these occasions in a fun and interactive way. The variety of crafts, from Kaba-themed projects to sheep crafts, ensures there’s something for everyone. Thank you for sharing these inspiring ideas that will surely bring joy and knowledge to families and classrooms.