Ramadan/Iftar Date Bowl
& Eid Gift Bowl Variation
The Date Bowl is
also a good project for non-Muslim private and public schools wanting a craft
project about Ramadan***.
Additional directions for the Eid Gift Bowl below. Please print out the Ramadan/Iftar Date Bowl directions as these are the primary directions for the Eid Gift Bowl.
Background: During Ramadan Muslim who are able ( those who are not sick, or pregnant, etc.) fast from sunrise to sunset. The breakfast that they eat in the morning is called Suhoor.(sometimes called Sairee). In the evening the first meal that they partake to "open" their fast is called "Iftar." Then they say their prayers and afterward have a large meal.
The Prophet Muhammad opened his fast with Dates and water or milk. Dates are a common site on most Iftar tables today. More about Ramadan (separate window)
Purpose: This bowl is intended to be placed on the table, full of dates, for a "family style" meal setting, and to keep dates fresh. Insha'Allah the bowl will be enjoyed for years to come.
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You will need:
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1. make sure bowl is clean and dry
2. Have students write their name (and date) on bottom of bowl in black permanent marker.
3. Choose whether your will be doing the bowl using the design templates or free hand. (If writing the word "Dates" and/or "Iftar" in Arabic you will either need to create your own design template or have students write in free hand)
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Using Templates A. Ask children to choose which script they will use for "Dates" and Iftar" and cut them out. (The gray box around the word is only for a cutting guide. Children should not outline it on the bowl). B. Ask children to choose which design they will place on their bowl. They can choose two different designs or use the same design. They also may wish to use the "Free Hand" method for the design portion of their bowls. (Here is a page of larger designs for littler people) C. Have them cut out the designs they have chosen. They should NOT cut out on the black line. They should draw and "imaginary" box around the design in their head and cut on on their imaginary box line. D. The Glad Wareâ Big Bowl has four notches in the bowl portion. Place the word "Date" on the inside of the bowl facing out, between two of the notches. Using the tape, tape the "Date" template lightly into place. E. Now using the black Marks-A-Lot or Sharpie marker outline the letters onto the outside of the bowl. The letter outline should not take too long to dry (probably under 1 minute) now color inside the letters with the permanent marker of their choice. Let stand to dry -- this will probably take a few minutes if you have layered on a lot of color.
F Gently remove template and tape from the inside of the bowl. Making sure that all tape is removed. G. On opposite side of the bowl lightly tape the word "Iftar" on the inside facing out. Repeat D, E and F. Then between the two remaining sides place the chosen design repeating D, E and F. (If using the same design for both sides gently remove from on side after finishing and retape on the opposing side.). H. Let entire bowl stand to dry for several hours or even a day. Then more on to direction number 4. |
Free Hand A. The Glad Wareâ Big Bowl has four notches in the bowl portion. Using the pencil lightly draw/wrote the word "Dates" between two of the notches on the outside of the bowl. B. Once the student in satisfied with how the word "Dates" looks, draw in the word or the outline of the letters using the black Marks-A-Lot or Sharpie. C. If the word/letter has been outlined let dry for a minute of two and then color in using the permanent marker of their choice. Let stand to dry -- this will probably take a few minutes if you have layered on a lot of color.
D On opposite side of the bowl lightly write/draw the word "Iftar" between the two notches on the outside of the bowl. Repeat A, B and C. E. Then between the two remaining sides lightly draw in a free hand design on the outside of the bowl. Repeat A, B, and C. F. Let entire bowl stand to dry for several hours or even a day. Then more on to direction number 4. |
PLEASE NOTE: Use pencils, markers, Elmer's Shimmer 'n Shine Art Glaze, glue and sequins, cloth ribbon, rickrack (brick-a-brack), etc. only on the outside of the bowl. No craft media should be on the inside of the bowl. (With exception of the template and tape which should be thoroughly removed after drawing, before project is finished.)
4. After marker is dry paint Elmer's Shimmer 'n Shine Art Glaze over the outside walls of the bowl, over the designs and wording. The glaze should be in a thin enough coat to allow the designs and wording to show through very well. The glaze coat should be thin enough to be translucent. Glitter should not be clumped thick enough to obscure design or wording.
5. Let stand to dry completely.
6. Cut apart the "How To Clean and Use"
note.
Once bowl is dry place "How
To Clean and Use" note inside the bowl, place top on bowl. It is now ready
to go home and be used!
(Teachers you may want to read the "How To Clean and Use" note with your students so that if they have a parent or family member at home who does not read or speak English, your students can inform them)
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All Asterisks * = You can also use the 7 cup round Ziploc container, a large round store house brand, a plastic Rubber Maid or Tupperware bowl (or a like product such as Sterilite, etc.) but please get something close to the same size and without decorations on the side. ** = Use only permanent markers. All other markers will not dry and will smear or rub off. *** = While this project is based on the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, it does not contain any religious verses or references. Much like making a draydel for Chanukah this a good diversity project. Non Muslim schools using this project may want to use the Transliteration Free notes home. |
Eid Gift Bowl Variation
Using the directions for making the Ramadan Date/Iftar Bowl complete the Eid Gift Bowl. Use the same design pages BUT instead of using the "Dates" and "Iftar" wording template use the "Eid Mubarak!" script template. Again if you want to write these in Arabic you will need to create a template or use free hand.
While bowls are drying make the goodies to fill the bowl. Links below for "No
Bake Cookies" and "Fudge"
Adding cooking/baking to this project = math, science, home-EC. and bachelor
skills addtional education enhancement
Use wax paper to separate the layers of your goodies in this bowl.
No Bake Cookie Recipes:
Fudge and other Goodie Recipes using Marshmallow
Fluff
Marshmallow Fluff is Kosher
and does not contain alcohol and is even enjoyed in the UAE.
Fudge and other goodie recipes
Or use your own favorite cookie, cake, brownie, goodie recipe!
After the goodies have cooled and and packed in the Eid Gift Bowls, please add "How To Clean and Use" note. (It is slightly different than the Ramadan note).
Put a bow on top and/or tie with a ribbon and give as a gift.