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Print, colour and fold a sheep-shaped basket for little Eid al-Adha gifts; free single printable.
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Children can make a fluffy paper plate sheep with cotton wool, a printable sheep basket or bobbing paper sheep, Eid Mubarak bunting and pop-up mosque cards, and a simple tawaf model showing pilgrims going around the Ka'bah. Sheep crafts are popular because of the story of the Prophet Ibrahim that lies at the heart of the festival.
When is Eid al-Adha in the UK 2027? Sunday 16 May 2027. (approximate: the date can vary with the moon or by community)
Eid al-Adha, the 'Festival of Sacrifice', is one of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, at the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, which Muslims who are fit and able to afford it should make at least once in their lives. The festival remembers the Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham's) willingness to obey God, who gave him a lamb to offer instead of his son Isma'il. Families who can afford it give Qurbani, an animal sacrifice, and the meat is shared between family, friends and people in need; in Britain this is done at a slaughterhouse. Eid usually begins with prayers at the mosque. Families wear their best clothes, visit relatives and friends, share special meals, give gifts to children and give to charity so that everyone can celebrate. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon, the date moves earlier each year. Cuddly sheep crafts, cards and bunting are a gentle way to share the festival with young children.
In the UK, Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on or around Sunday 16 May (beginning the evening of Saturday 15 May), though some calendars give Monday 17 May; the exact date depends on the moon sighting.
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βοΈ Printable templates Β· Red Ted Art
Print, colour and fold a sheep-shaped basket for little Eid al-Adha gifts; free single printable.
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Three free bunting sets, suitable for Eid al-Adha as well as Eid al-Fitr, to print and string up.
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A simple Eid basket template that works for both Eids; colour, cut, fold and fill with treats.
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A free paper plate model with a turning circle of pilgrims to show how tawaf goes around the Ka'bah.
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A bobbing paper sheep on a concertina neck, with a mini Eid greeting card; free printable via $0 checkout.
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Ten printable pages of mosques, lanterns, families and Eid Mubarak calligraphy in one free PDF.
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Lots of sheep craft ideas, from pom pom sheep to handprint lambs and bubble wrap printing.
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Fold card into a standing lamb and cover it in cotton wool; make a few to hang as a garland.
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A folded paper plate sheep with cotton balls that really rocks; tried and tested with a Reception class.
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Cover a paper plate in fluffy cotton wool and add a simple face; the author suggests it for Eid al-Adha.
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Use salt dough and pebbles to show pilgrims circling the Ka'bah; a hands-on Hajj activity for early years.
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Concertina-fold paper into a woolly rosette and add a sheep face to hang up for Eid ul Adha.
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Stack folded paper domes into a rainbow pop-up mosque card for Eid messages; free mosque template.
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A short guide to both Eids for families, linking to Eid crafts, puzzles and printables (some need Premium).
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Background for teachers and parents on Eid ul-Adha, Hajj and the meaning of the white ihram clothing.
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Video and article for primary pupils explaining Eid ul-Adha, Hajj and the Ka'bah, with a quiz.
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A simple make to start with. Grown-ups handle anything sharp or hot.
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Simple ways to keep Eid al-Adha crafts safe and fun.
Keep small craft bits such as buttons, beads and googly eyes out of reach of babies and toddlers, as small objects are a choking risk.NHS
Keep scissors and craft knives out of young children's reach and let a grown-up do any sharp or tricky cutting.NHS
Keep cards, bunting, paper decorations and flowing clothes well away from candles, diya lamps or incense, and never leave a flame unattended.London Fire Brigade
If you share festive sweets, remember whole nuts should not be given to children under five; crush or grind them instead.NHS
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Paper plate sheep are perfect for little hands: brush PVA glue over a plate and let your child press on fluffy cotton wool, then add a paper face. Toddlers can also stick cotton wool onto a card lamb, colour Eid Mubarak pictures or help decorate bunting. A grown-up should cut out the shapes and help with any googly eyes.
Most Eid al-Adha crafts need paper plates, cotton wool or cotton balls, white, black and coloured paper or card, PVA glue, a glue stick, child-safe scissors and felt-tip pens. Googly eyes are fun but can be swapped for drawn eyes for the youngest children. Printable sheep baskets and tawaf models just need a printer, thin card and glue or a split pin.
Yes. Cotton wool sheep, Eid cards and bunting suit Reception and KS1 and link nicely to topics on celebrations, animals and caring for others. For older pupils, BBC Bitesize explains Eid ul-Adha and Hajj, and RE:ONLINE gives teachers a short background guide. Focus on prayer, family, sharing and charity, and invite Muslim pupils to share their traditions if they wish.
Yes. The sheep basket, Eid gift basket, bobbing sheep and tawaf templates we link to download as printable files that fit standard A4 paper. Choose 'fit to page' in your print settings if anything looks cropped. Thin card is best for baskets and the bobbing sheep, while plain paper is fine for colouring pages. Red Ted Art's templates come through a free $0 Gumroad checkout.
Cotton wool, googly eyes, beads and split pins are small enough to cause choking, so keep them away from babies and toddlers and supervise closely. Keep scissors with grown-ups, cover the table for glue and paint, and wash hands after crafting. If you are sharing Eid treats, remember whole nuts are not suitable for children under five.