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Child: Leena Date: 15th October 2013 Written by: T.

Natasha This month the children have been very busy learning all about Hajj and the different aspects of this culturally significant event. After a lot of practice the children performed Hajj at An-Nur on the 15th October 2013, the day before our families and friends of the centre were invited to celebrate Eid with a BBQ. First the children needed to come at state of Ihram which involved Leena dressing up in the special white hijab and skirt. Leena then followed her friends as they performed Tawaf Al Godoom, which involved moving around our Kaba 7x in union. This led to heading outside for the next step walking between the two gates pretending they were also travelling between Mt. Safa and Mt. Mara also 7x like

prophet Ibrahims wife. After all this walking Leena and her friends pretended to spend the night in Mina, by reading Quran & supplications in our tents. After staying in their tents the children climbed our tallest fort, pretending it was Mt. Arafah and made supplications. Next, Leena quickly slid down the slide and made her way to our Mozdalifa (for us we used our sandpits) to collect the pebbles. Leena greatly enjoyed throwing the pebbles reenacting how prophet also threw stones at Satan who tried to convince him not to follow Allahs will. Leena enjoyed our sacrifice + shave in which the children pretended to cut each others hair and talked about the lamb they had constructed with Teacher Huda. Leena enjoyed pretending to cut her friends hair, giggling the entire time. We then concluded our Hajj with Tawaf Alifadah (going around the Kaba) and Tawaf Al Wida (farewell). All of the children were very proud of their Hajj, but were most excited for Eid party and BBQ the next day with families. The day of the Eid celebrations, Leena happily volunteered to help with preparing the food for the BBQ, keeping in mind the importance of giving and sharing. After enjoying the meal with friends, Leena proudly showed off her henna T. Huda did for her while enjoying the bouncy castle.

Review of learning

Today Leena was able to experience a very significant event of her culture and religion, alongside her peers. Performing Hajj allowed her to connect to her spiritual side, as well as make important connections between home, school and her wider community. This special day required Leena to manage impulsivity, and apply her past knowledge. I really enjoyed observing Leena persist and strive for accuracy as she threw pebbles at Ibis.

Where to next? I really enjoyed being part of your Hajj and celebrating Eid with you Leena. At An-Nur all of your teachers strive to support your Islamic knowledge, building on the knowledge you have gained at home and strengthening your connections between home, mosque and school. Your teachers will continue supporting and valuing your Islamic faith, in particular introducing you to concepts in hands on manner which we have observed you enjoy the most.

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