Eid Traditions
People often wear these on the morning of Eid to look their best.
What are New Clothes?
This small, sweet, brown fruit is often the very first thing eaten on the morning of Eid.
What is a Date?
This dark, reddish-brown "ink" is used to draw beautiful patterns on hands for the holiday.
What is Henna?
People wear New Clothes on Eid to show they are making a _____.
What is a fresh start?
The Night Sky Mystery: Everyone is staring at the sky on a cloudy night. Suddenly, someone shouts, "I see it!" and the party officially begins. What are they looking for?
What is the Moon?
This is the most common way to say "Happy Eid" to friends and family.
What is Eid Mubarak?
This sticky, golden liquid is drizzled over many Eid cakes and pastries.
What is Honey?
This shiny color is often used for "Eid Mubarak" balloons and decorations to make them sparkle.
What is Gold?
Giving Money (Eidi) to kids is a way for elders to show their _____.
What is Love (or Kindness)?
The Magic Hands: You see a girl with beautiful, brown "tattoos" on her hands that look like flowers, but they will wash away in a week. How did they get there?
What is Henna?
This is the special "gift" children usually receive from their parents and elders.
What is Money (or Eidi)?
Many Eid desserts are made with this crunchy ingredient.
What are Nuts?
This is the color of the "Crescent Moon" that everyone looks for in the night sky to start Eid.
What is White (or Silver)?
The Crescent Moon is like a "Giant Clock" in the sky that says the month of fasting is _____.
What is Over (or Finished)?
The Empty Lunchbox: It’s noon on a Tuesday, but none of the adults are eating lunch. They are waiting for the sun to go down. What are they doing?
What is Fasting?
Before the big party starts, people gather in a large group to do this special morning activity.
What is Prayer?
On Eid, families gather for a huge ___.
What is a Feast, meal or dinner?
Because it represents nature and life, this is the most famous color associated with the holiday.
What is Green?
Giving to Charity before the party starts ensures that even people who have no money can still _____.
What is Eat (or Celebrate)?
The Green Envelope: You see a kid walking around with a small green envelope. He isn't reading a letter; he's counting what's inside. What is in there?
What is Money?
Because it marks the end of a month of fasting, this Eid is famous for serving lots of these treats.
What are Sweets (or Desserts)?
This drink is often served hot and spiced with cardamom or mint during the celebration.
What is Tea?
This 'royal' color is often seen on the boxes of expensive chocolates and sweets given as gifts during Eid.
What is Purple?
Lighting Lanterns at night is a symbol of bringing "Light" and _____ to the world.
What is Happiness (or Hope)?
The Midnight Tailor: It is 11:00 PM the night before the holiday, and a man is frantically trying on a brand-new suit to make sure it fits perfectly for the morning. Why?
What is New Clothes (to look his best)?