Every year, Muslims around the world celebrate the month of Ramadan. Ramadan this year started on March 23rd and will last for 29 or 30 days, depends on the new moon sighting.
It’s a month of generosity, reflection, and fasting from dawn to sunset. Generosity, good deeds and kindness are at the heart of this month. Join Jenna in this month’s 30 good deeds if you like, and comment what you do so she can read your stories 🙂
- Write a note on the sidewalk with chalk and make someone smile.
- Help a friend.
- Make a sandwich to a family member or help prepare the table (extra helpful if both!)
- Leave a thank you note to your parents.
- Give 3 compliments to friends or family members.
- Smile to friends and families.
- Pick up trash from a nearby trail.
- Plant a seed or a tree.
- Turn the lights off when you’re not using them. Go around the house and check if you can do the same in other rooms.
- Donate some toys to a charity.
- Pet an animal.
- Tell someone how special they are to you
- Hold the door to someone.
- Share a special toy with a friend.
- Clean up your room without being asked.
- Teach someone something new.
- Make a homemade gift for someone.
- Smile at everybody. It’s contagious.
- Donate food to a local charity or a homeless person.
- Be extra patient while waiting for something or someone with a smile on your face.
- Share a special toy with a friend.
- Tell someone about a book you read and enjoyed.
- Practice good and active listening the whole day.
- Help your friend, sibling or a family member learn a new skill.
- Write a teacher an appreciation note.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
- Feed the birds.
- Tell your friends what you like about them.
- Say thank you to a community worker.
- Tidy up the living room without anyone asking so everyone (including you) can enjoy gathering there.
Finally, always choose kindness 🙂