Ramadan Day 12: Lantern Light
In many countries, streets and homes are decorated with lanterns, called fanoos, during Ramadan. Below you'll find a 5-minute activity for little ones (3–5) and big kids (6–8), today's word with audio, and a day card to print.
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Today's mini-lesson
In many countries, streets and homes are decorated with lanterns, called fanoos, during Ramadan.
Lanterns aren't a religious rule — they're a happy tradition that makes Ramadan evenings feel special.
Their light can remind us that the Qur'an says Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.
Sources: Qur'an 24:35
Paper lantern
Fold a sheet of paper in half the long way. A grown-up cuts slits from the fold, then you open it, roll it into a tube and tape it. Add a paper strip for a handle.
Lantern designer
Design three lanterns in Lantern Studio, choose your favourite, then make it from paper and hang it near your iftar table.
Fanoos
فَانُوس
Fanoos
“Lantern”
Fanoos means lantern.
Keep today's theme going
Lantern Light
Fold a sheet of paper in half the long way. A grown-up cuts slits from the fold, then you open it, roll it into a tube and tape it. Add a paper strip for a handle.
Design three lanterns in Lantern Studio, choose your favourite, then make it from paper and hang it near your iftar table.
فَانُوس
Want all 30 days on one sheet? Printable Ramadan calendar & day cards →
Keep learning
Du'a for Every Moment
Tap a moment to hear its du'a, track what your child knows, pick a du'a of the week and print personalised cards.
Open →Du'a for breaking the fast (iftar)
My thirst is gone, my body feels fresh, and Allah will reward me, inshaAllah!
Open →Lantern Studio
Paint your own lantern!
Open →
Ramadan Countdown Calendar for Kids
A one-page Ramadan countdown calendar: each night your child colours the moon for that night of Ramadan and a star for the day's good deed.
Open →
Ramadan Lantern
A big glowing fanoos to light up Ramadan nights, with two little lanterns beside it.
Open →The five pillars of Islam for kids
Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj in simple words, with a counting song.
Open →