Zart Art’s Islamic Celebration Activity: Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and is known as the month of fasting. The first day of the month following Ramadan is Eid al-Fitr. The celebration of fast breaking. The celebration of sacrifice comes two months and ten days after .Eid al Fitr.. This is a major holiday time for Muslims called Eid Al-Adha. And family is visited and gifts are given to children, these patterned boxes are to celebrate the gift of giving at this time. Islamic Pattern boxes.

Material

Coloured Paper

Pen

Cardboard Box

Craft glue

Supertac

The Islamic patterns may be created using line or circular line. Draw a line on a page and arrange a series of circles around it in a formation to create a design.

2. This pattern can then be cut out of decorative paper.

3. Cover Cardboard Box with paper cut out.

4. Use markers and mirror mosaics to decorate.

A. You may also decorate a box with strips of decorative papers.

B. Cover a box with a contrasting coloured paper

C. Glue the strips into place creating parallel lines and then crossing them over creating a traditional pattern.

D. Add additional decoration if required. These boxes can have gifts inside them or lollies/sweets or cakes to celebrate 'Eid Al-Adha'.