The holy month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims on the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar all around the world and is a time of introspection. Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daytime to remind themselves of those less fortunate and to strengthen their relationship with their faith. Muslims gather and take part in different activities, such as engaging in social events, feasts, prayers and acts of charity. During Ramadan, Muslims break their dawn-to-dusk fast with a community-focused meal called Iftar.

The expected dates of Ramadan shift slightly depending on location and moon-sightings, but roughly begin during the evening on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and end on Thursday, March 19. Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a one to three-day celebration commemorating the end of Ramadan. San Diego Public Library hopes you can celebrate and learn about Ramadan during our events.

Children’s Crafts

Crafternoon: Ramadan Paper Cup Mosque Lantern
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 4 p.m. | Balboa Library 

Afternoon Crafting: Paper Ramadan Lanterns 
Wednesday, Mar 4 | 2 p.m. | Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

 

Storytimes

Bilingual Arabic/English Ramadan Storytime with Ms. Zeina:

• Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 11 a.m. | Mira Mesa Library
• Thursday, Feb. 19 |10:30 a.m. | City Heights-Weingart Library
• Friday, Feb. 20 | 10 a.m. |Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
• Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 6 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Library
• Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m. | North University Community Library
• Thursday, Mar. 5 | 10:30 a.m. | Kensington-Normal Heights Library
• Friday, March 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
• Wednesday, Mar. 6 |10 a.m. | Carmel Valley Library
• Friday, Mar. 13 | 10 a.m. | North Clairemont Library
• Saturday, Mar. 14 | 10:30 a.m. | College-Rolando Library

Resources

Booklists