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Fasting and Zakah

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Middle schoolers consider the fasting ritual of Muslims during Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. Students discuss the Zakah, money given to charity at the end of fasting, and how they can emulate the practice in their community.

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ramadan, islam

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islamic calendar, ramadan, zakah, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Discussion

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