A video details the three-day Islamic holiday following Ramadan, Eid al Fitr—also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast. An engaging narrator explains what the holiday is, why, and how it is celebrated around the world.  

Concepts

Holidays, holiday celebrations, world holidays, islam, ramadan, religious beliefs, mosques, breakfast, fasting

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have a potluck in celebration of Eid al Fitr in your classroom
• Invite someone who celebrates the holiday to speak to the class about their experience
• Visit the library or search on the computer information about Islam and Ramadan  

Classroom Considerations

• Check your calendar for this year's dates for Eid al Fitr
• Some class members may not celebrate this, or any, holidays—be sensitive to personal practices and beliefs 

Pros

• The video can be downloaded and shared by way of clickable links 
• Support materials provide additional information 
• Includes related video and resources 

Cons

• None