Paper lantern activity teaches children about the festive side of Ramadan

The Islamic Museum of Australia organised a paper lantern workshop as a part of its school holiday program with the aim to enlighten kids about the festivities of Ramadan and build a sense of togetherness.

Paper Lantern Workshop for kids held at IMA Melbourne

Key Points

• Paper lanterns are mostly associated with the festivities of Ramadan.
• There are many stories about how Muslims adopted the concept of paper lanterns and the most famous one is a story from Egypt.
• For children, it's not only a craft activity but also gave them a sense of togetherness.

The Islamic Museum of Australia's school holiday program this year included a paper lantern workshop where children from different cultures came together to discover the festive activity associated with Ramadan.