Resources - Pack 2

 Resources from the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Service

Pack 2 – Ramadan – May 2020

It is the Islamic month of Ramadan at the moment. The following links explain how Ramadan is usually celebrated, and also how it will be different this year, during COVID-19. 

1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52363397- BBC reports on Ramadan during COVID-19
   
   
2. https://mcb.org.uk/resources/ramadan/ - Advice on Ramadan during the COVID-19 crisis from the Muslim Council of Britain
   
   
3. BBC Religious Studies KS2 (7-11 year olds): Ramadan and Eid - Sara lives in London and explains how her family usually observes the month of Ramadan and celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr. There are suggestions for activities for children to do following the video.
   
   
4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52381238 - Idris explains about how to continue to observe Ramadan and celebrate Eid during COVID-19.
   
   
5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/44327653 - Mariayah explains how her family usually celebrates during Ramadan.
   
   
6. https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/coronavirus-ramadan-easter-passover-muslim-food-banks-a9411571.html - A short newspaper article discussing how COVID-19 will affect the Islamic month of Ramadan but may also encourage people to help each other during the current crisis.