quarantine

We may still be in lockdown due to COVID-19 in most parts of the United States, Canada, and in other countries, but that doesn’t mean we can forget about celebrating Eid with joy and creativity; we will be celebrating Eid in quarantine.

1. One hour before Fajr: Eat Suhoor and spend at least 10 minutes making Dua, offering extra prayers, and/or Sujood (prostrations). 

2. Pray Fajr

Sample Ramadan in quarantine schedule for a younger Muslim child (student)

1. If fasting for that day, wake up the child half an hour before Fajr: Eat Suhoor. Then brush teeth. 

1. One hour before Fajr: Eat Suhoor and spend at least 10 minutes making Dua, offering extra prayers, and/or Sujood (prostrations). 

2. Pray Fajr

Note: Parents, as much as possible, should enlist children in the work of running the household smoothly during Ramadan in quarantine. If there are two parents in the house, each must ensure one parent is not burdened with dealing with all of the children’s needs.