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2024 Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims in many countries around the world and is a time of introspection. Ramadan occurs on the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. For about 11 days per solar year, Muslims fast to remind themselves of those less fortunate and to strengthen their relationship with their faith. During each day of Ramadan, fasting means to abstain from eating or drinking during daylight. Muslims break their dawn to dusk fast with a community-focused meal called Iftar. In 2024, the calculated expected dates of Ramadan (depending on location and moon-sightings) begin during the evening on Sunday, March 10, 2024, and end on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Eid al-Fitr, or the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” commemorates the end of the holy Ramadan month. Muslims gather and take part in different activities, such as engaging in social events, feasts, prayers, and acts of charity. The holiday will be observed on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. San Diego Public Library hopes you can celebrate and learn about Ramadan during our events.
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Children’s Programs
Crafternoon: Eid Gift Bag
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Balboa Library
During the Muslim holiday Eid Al-Fitr, family and friends visit each other and sometimes exchange gifts. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated after the Muslim month of Ramadan. Join us during Ramadan to make a mosque-themed Eid gift bag. (For ages 4 and up.)
Create-it Thursday: Ramadan Suncatchers Craft
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library, Multipurpose Room
Join us in celebrating Ramadan as we create mosque suncatchers! Learn how to use our IDEA Lab’s Cameo to create these perfect window decorations. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a celebration of religion and community. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon.
Registration required.
Eid al-Fitr Craft
Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | North University Community Library
We're inviting you to create a lantern with us in celebration of the Eid, which marks the end of fasting during Ramadan. Learn about the Muslim holy month called Ramadan with the library and community members.
Registration recommended. (For ages 5-12.)
Create-it Thursday: Ramadan Moon & Stars Craft
Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library, Children's Nook
We're celebrating and exploring Ramadan! Join us and create a crescent moon and stars craft to celebrate Ramadan!
This is a family-friendly event. Crafts every Thursday at 4pm. Registration required.
Storytimes
Ms. Zeina will host Bilingual Ramadan story time at multiple locations:
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Mira Mesa Library
- Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Balboa Library
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | North University Library, Community Room
- Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Kensington - Normal Heights Library, Kensington Park
- Monday, April 8, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Community Room
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Mission Valley Library, Community Room
Join us for a special story time focused on Ramadan! We'll read together and then do a craft related to the phases of the moon. Recommended for ages 3-10.
Stay & Play Storytime Series: Ramadan
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | College-Rolando Library
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. | Health refreshments and snacks
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Storytime and craft
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.| Free play to develop fine motor skills
