Many Muslims who live in non-Islamic countries and even those living in Islamic countries are enthusiastic towards Ramadan decorations. For many of them, Ramadan decoration for home is an important part of getting their children excited about the month of fasting.

But this doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. In fact, simple is often best—and perhaps more in keeping with the spirit of a month that’s all about gratitude, self-awareness, and limiting worldly indulgences.

Ramadan Decoration for Home

With Ramadan less than a week away, here are 5 easy ways to infuse your home with a Ramadan vibe!

Get The Kids To Do It!

This is by far the most important tip of all; involving your children in planning and making Ramadan decorations will not only build up their anticipation of the occasion, but seeing their handiwork on display around the house will also make them proud! Depending on the age of your children, they can contribute in different ways, from brainstorming ideas to cutting and pasting to planning where things will go. Involving them in the process will be a lot more meaningful and fun than you doing everything alone.

You Can’t Go Wrong With Lanterns

In old times, lanterns were used to light up streets and wake people up for suhoor. Now they’re one of the most iconic representations of Ramadan, so why not make your own? Lanterns can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, and they can be made from a variety of materials (like coloured paper or sparkly foam sheets). A quick internet search will bring up images of lanterns you can take inspiration from or even printables for kids to colour.

String It Up

Hanging a few handmade crafts along the wall or across the room can go a long way in giving the space a festive feel. Whether it’s lanterns, stars and moons, colourful triangular flags, the letters in “Ramadan Mubarak,” or all of the above, attaching crafts to a long ribbon and hanging them up high will ensure that they are visible (and admired!).

Centerpieces

If you don’t prefer to hang things on your walls, a centerpiece is another option. Make a simple model of a masjid, a crescent, or another meaningful item (search online for patterns or printables), and place it on a small table within your living space. This would also be a great place for any activities you’d like to do with your children during the month (like a good deed jar or a poster board with 30 compartments for du’aas, for example). Your centerpiece could also be a book collection of Ramadan titles or Islamic books to read during the month.

Sadaqah Jar

This idea is both an activity and a decoration. Find a spare jar in your pantry and get your kids to decorate it. Then, make an agreement with them to add some money (however little) to the jar every day of Ramadan, to be donated to a specific cause at the end of the month. (A related idea is a good deed jar; your kids can brainstorm good deeds to write on folded pieces of paper, and then each of them can select one to do every day of Ramadan.)

These are just some ideas for simple Ramadan decorations that can help build up our kids’ excitement for the arrival of Ramadan. May this blessed month bring increased God-consciousness, forgiveness, and purification for Muslims everywhere.

Ramadan Mubarak!