FREE Ramadan & Eid Holiday Readers Theater Script for Grades 3 to 5

This engaging Readers Theater script for Grades 3–5 brings Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr to life, immersing students in the cultural and historical richness of these Islamic celebrations. Through a 2025 classroom and historical flashbacks to 622 CE, students explore fasting, charity, and community, central to Ramadan’s spiritual growth, and the joyous Eid al-Fitr feast. From sharing iftar meals to giving zakat, students discover how these traditions unite Muslims globally, fostering social studies connections to faith, kindness, and cultural diversity. Perfect for social studies teachers seeking multicultural resources, this activity aligns with CCSS standards, promoting fluency, empathy, and collaborative learning.

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(a single PDF with links to Google Docs/Slides, if print format is preferred you can download from your Google Drive to word/pdf/ppt/etc)

What’s Included

• 10-scene script (Google Doc, ~1400 words, 8 pages)
• Teacher guide with script summary, answer keys, and standards alignment (Google Doc, 6 pages)
• Student worksheet (Google Slides) featuring vocabulary, comprehension, and reflective social studies questions

Skills Addressed

• Reading fluency and expressive storytelling
• Understanding cultural and historical significance of Ramadan and Eid
• Analyzing characters’ roles in shaping Islamic traditions
• Building vocabulary tied to Muslim culture and global practices
• Encouraging cross-cultural awareness and empathy

The Worksheet Includes

• Short-Answer: Identify key details and themes from Ramadan and Eid traditions
• Reflection & Application: Connect Ramadan’s values to personal experiences and global cultural practices
• Vocabulary: Clearly defined terms (e.g., zakat, iftar) supported by script quotes
• Themes: Deep exploration of fasting, charity, and community unity
• Open-Ended Challenges: Encourage meaningful reflection on cultural traditions and their universal lessons

Script Summary
This script celebrates Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, exploring their meaning through a modern classroom and historical flashbacks. Students learn about fasting, charity, and community during Ramadan, a month of spiritual growth for Muslims, and the joyous Eid al-Fitr celebration. The story starts in a 2025 classroom where a teacher and student discuss Ramadan’s purpose. It flashes back to 622 CE, when the Prophet Muhammad received revelations, marking Ramadan’s origins. We meet modern characters like Aisha, who shares her fasting experience, and Bilal, who explains Eid prayers. Historical figures like Zakat, a charity giver, and cultural traditions like iftar and suhoor shine through. The script ends with an Eid party, highlighting unity and kindness, showing how Ramadan and Eid inspire good deeds worldwide.