Eid ul Adha is one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar — a day of sacrifice, gratitude, generosity, and connection to the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). But for children, it can sometimes feel less exciting than Eid ul Fitr if it isn’t brought to life in meaningful ways.
These 12 Eid ul Adha activities for kids are designed to make the holiday feel special, help children understand its deeper meaning, and create family memories that last.
Understanding Eid ul Adha Activities
Before diving into the activities, it helps to make sure children understand what Eid ul Adha is about. In simple terms for young children: “Eid ul Adha is when we remember how much Prophet Ibrahim loved Allah. Allah tested him, and Ibrahim passed the test. So we celebrate by sharing food with people who need it and thanking Allah for everything we have.”
Story & Learning Activities
1. Read the Story of Prophet Ibrahim Together
The story of Ibrahim and Ismail is the heart of Eid ul Adha. Read it in the days before Eid from an age-appropriate Islamic storybook, or tell it yourself in simple words. Ask questions: “Why did Allah test Ibrahim? What does it mean to trust Allah? What would you do?”
2. Ibrahim and Ismail Puppet Show
Let your children act out the story using simple puppets or stuffed animals. Children who re-enact a story remember it far better than those who only hear it. Keep it joyful and age-appropriate, focusing on the trust and love between father, son, and Allah.
3. Eid ul Adha Quiz
Create a simple family quiz about the story and significance of Eid ul Adha. Questions like: “What is the name of the prophet we remember on Eid ul Adha? What animal did Allah provide? What do Muslims share on this day?” Keep it fun with small prizes.
Craft Activities
4. Eid ul Adha Card Making
Have your children make handmade Eid cards to give to grandparents, neighbours, or friends. Decorate with crescent moons, stars, and “Eid Mubarak” messages. Making cards for others reinforces the spirit of generosity that defines this holiday.
5. Sheep and Goat Craft
Make a cotton wool sheep using paper, glue, and cotton wool. For older children, try an origami sheep or goat. Display them as Eid decorations. This is a gentle, age-appropriate way to acknowledge the sacrifice aspect of the holiday for young children.
6. Eid Banner Making
Cut triangular flags from coloured paper and decorate them with Islamic patterns, crescent moons, or “Eid Mubarak” in English and Arabic. String them together as a banner to decorate your home. Children who help decorate feel ownership over the celebration.
Giving & Charity Activities
7. Pack a Food Parcel Together
The spirit of Eid ul Adha is sharing meat — a third for family, a third for friends, a third for those in need. Even if you’re not doing your own qurbani, pack a food parcel together as a family and deliver it to a neighbour, food bank, or local mosque. Let the child carry it. Let them knock on the door. Generosity learned through action is generosity that sticks.
8. Donate to a Qurbani Charity
Let your child help choose a charity that provides qurbani meat to families in need around the world. Show them the website, explain what it does, and let them be part of the giving decision. Many organisations send updates with photos — share these with your child when they arrive.
Eid Day Activities
9. Wake Up Early for Eid Salah
Even young children can come to Eid salah — dressed in their best clothes, part of the community, feeling the energy of hundreds of Muslims celebrating together. This experience is irreplaceable. The child who comes to Eid salah grows up understanding that Eid is a communal, spiritual celebration, not just a party.
10. Eid Breakfast Tradition
Unlike Eid ul Fitr (where we eat before salah), on Eid ul Adha the Sunnah is to eat after salah — often from the qurbani meat. Create a special Eid breakfast tradition your family does every year. Traditions create the rhythm of Islamic life.
11. Eid Scavenger Hunt
Hide small Eid gifts or treats around the house with clues related to Islamic knowledge. “Go to the place where we make wudu” (bathroom), “Find the thing we roll out to pray” (prayer rug). A fun Eid morning activity that sneaks in Islamic learning.
12. Gratitude Circle
At dinner on Eid, go around the table and have each person share one thing they are grateful to Allah for this year. Children who articulate gratitude develop thankfulness as a character trait, not just a feeling. End with a collective dua together. This is one of the most powerful Eid traditions a family can build.
For free Eid printables, activity sheets, and Islamic guides, visit our resources page. Eid Mubarak to your family! 🐑