Days of Joy Kit

This year the Barakah Life Ramadan Challenge has a new name which is the "Days of Joy".

The name change is a natural consequence of trying to align the name with what Ramadan is to the heart of Muslims.

The Days of Joy Kit is just a little boost to aid in bringing your natural creativity into your family’s life during Ramadan.

Parent and child decide on a commitment that the child should accomplish during the blessed month of Ramadan. For every day that the commitment is completed, a star or sticker will be placed on the date of the calendar. This will track the progress of the child’s commitment.

Commitments could include: memorizing a surah of Quran, memorizing the 99 names of Allah, doing more chores, read more books, etc.

Kit Contents

• Ramadan Calendar
• Stickers
• Days of Joy Insert
• Ramadan Journal Kit –
• Crafts Kits
• Sadaqa Box
• Congratulations Card

Price: $20.

These kits will be available at the ISNA 45th Annual Convention at the Zaytuna booth. If you are going to be there, save on shipping and pick up the Days of Joy kit for your family and get some as gifts for your friends.

Days of Joy kit designed by Su Pittam with creative direction by Khadija O’Connell.

Create a beautiful tradition for your children with Barakah Life’s Ramadan Calendar.

Children’s Ramadan Calendar

The calendars are a means of encouragement as well as a visual way for children to count each blessed day of Ramadan, the ones that have passed, and those still ahead. The Ramadan Calendars are handmade using natural materials, wool and silk, and are available in a variety of colors. The calendar is a one-time purchase for your child and can be used throughout their growing years. The calendar easily hangs on your wall, and features a pocket and button for each day of the month. With the passing of each day, children can mark the day with a star and search the day�s pocket for a treat. Parents can fill the pockets with chocolate coins or candy, small gifts, notes or other treasure according to your child’s interest.

Each calendar measures 19×24 inches with 3 inch square pockets.

The Ramadan Calendar has become a tradition is many families homes, one that children look forward to year after year. The calendar comes blank at the top or it can be custom embroidered for an additional fee.

$35 – each. $15 – custom embroidery.

Since 1999, Barakah Life’s Ramadan Calendars have become a Ramadan tradition. They are a means of encouragement as well as a visual way for children to count each blessed day of Ramadan, that has passed, and those still ahead. Children look forward to using their calendars year after year.

The Ramadan Calendars are handmade using natural materials like wool and silk, and are available in 7 colors. The calendar is a one-time purchase for your child and can be used throughout their growing years. The calendar can easily be hung with a rod, and features a pocket and button for each day of the month. With the passing of each day, children can mark the day with a star and search the day’s pocket for a treat. Parents can fill the pockets with chocolate coins, small gifts, notes or other treasures according to the child’s interest. Each calendar measures 19 x 24 inches with 3 inch square pockets.

Many families create their own Ramadan traditions with their calendars. When little Ahmad was interested in stones, his mother purchased a small book of gems and in each pocket she added a different gem or stone and a little sweet! Another family helped their children memorize the names of Allah by adding a name to each pocket, along with a piece of candy. Some families use one calendar for all their children, while others prefer to have one calendar per child.

To order a calendar: http://barakahlife.typepad.com/ramadan_joy/ramadan_calendars.htm

Ramadan Calendars will be available at the ISNA 45th Annual Convention at the Zaytuna booth. If you are going to be there, save on shipping and pick up calendars for your family and get some as gifts for your friends.

Patent pending.

M.E.C.C.A. brings you a calendar illuminated with the breathtaking work of Haji Noor Deen, the world-renowned calligrapher. With a sophisticated design by the Andalusian Arts team that highlights the beauty of his work. It is 12 months of the Remembrance of God in art, coupled with the wise teachings of our Prophet (peace be upon him).

Proceeds from the sales of the calendars will go to support classes and support for new converts, as well as the establishment of the first convert’s center in the United States.

Click the images above to see a larger version.

Purchase your calendars here: Haji Noor Deen 2009 Islamic Calligraphy Calendar

This calendar would make a splendid gift for the upcoming ‘Eid celebrations.

A new deen intensive focusing on the creativity, the arts, design and the Islamic way of life.

Here’s more info:

"The intention of this event is to bring together all types of Creatives from the Muslim global community in a restorative and creative setting in order to learn, share and connect. Insha’Allah it will foster collaboration and networking between Muslim Creatives from around the globe and address the challenges and opportunities facing them."

Register on the site to receive updates and more details:

http://spiritualcreative.com/

This event will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area in November 2009. A collaboration between our friends at Azaan and Barakah Life. With 3 creative personalities behind this event (Khadija O’Connell, Peter Gould and Su Pittam), this is an event not to be missed.  

You can also ask questions here (click on the envelope) and here.

As some of you have heard, a couple of IslamCrunchers are partnering up with Barakah Life on several projects. Our latest project was to design a newsletter and implement a email campaign management tool.

The end result can be seen below.

Click here to see the full size version –> April 2008 Newsletter

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