As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, is sharing ten top tips on how children and families can still enjoy Eid-ul-Fitr despite the pandemic.
This week (10-14 May) is also Mental Health Awareness Week and there are ways families and children can enjoy the festivities that can help children’s mental health.
1. Putting up decorations together
2. Cooking, baking and eating together
3. Making Eid cards
4. Dressing up
5. Giving each other presents
6. Spending time outdoors
7. Meeting up with friends and family outside
8. Taking part in group celebrations online
9. Playing family games
10. Communicating with each other
Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan said: “This Eid, many Muslim children may be feeling isolated, confused or even angry when they’re unable to celebrate as a community like they used to. We also have experts who are equipped to deal with children’s complex emotions during this time, and we encourage you to make use of these services so that your children are able to talk through their problems and feelings, and learn how to cope.”
The Boloh helpline number is 08001 512605 or visit
https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk for information, and to use the web chat facility. The helpline is open from Monday to Friday between 10am and 8pm and on weekends between 10am and 3pm.
