Our party shop is a cheery, family venue where you can find things from all over the world that are used in all kinds of different celebrations. Every day somewhere in the world, something is being celebrated. We don’t all share the same celebrations, but we all like a party. Take a look around in our party shop and discover celebrations you didn’t know existed. Do our music quiz, learn a festive dance or pick the best party outfit!
During Ramadan, Muslims are allowed to fast. They are then not allowed to eat or drink anything during the day. When the sun sets, Muslims are allowed to eat again, this meal is called iftar. During this holy month, Muslims around the world fast. The month ends with the Ramadan festival, Eid al-Fitr.
In Egypt, children are sometimes allowed to tour the houses with a portable lantern, a fanous, after the breaking of the fast, around five in the afternoon. Fanous means lamp, light or lantern in Arabic. For some Muslims, the fanous is the symbol of the month of Ramadan. They sing songs to get sweets and money from relatives and acquaintances. There are places where the streets and buildings are decorated with lanterns. During this activity, you will make your own lantern and learn more about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Is it your birthday and do you want to have a party for your friends in Wereldmuseum? Look at all the possibilities.
Festivities! Worldwide is part of Feest! Weet wat je viert (Holidays! What are we celebrating?), an initiative of Museum Catharijneconvent, www.feestweetwatjeviert.nl (in Dutch only).