We’re setting out on an awesome crafting journey to recreate a mini version of Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage that millions of Muslims take part in every year.
Don’t worry, there’s no passport needed for this adventure, and it’s right in your living room. All you need is a paper plate and a few craft supplies to bring this special journey to life.
Our fun DIY project will take us step-by-step to create a moving model of tawaaf, one of the most famous rituals of Hajj. The kids will love seeing their little paper pilgrims spin around the Kaaba (don’t worry, we’ll explain all about what these are, if you are not sure). Plus, while they’re having fun crafting, they’ll be learning about an important event for millions of people around the world.
This project is super easy, interactive, and definitely a fun way to spend an afternoon. So, let’s roll up our sleeves, break out the glue sticks, and get ready to create a fantastic hands-on experience of Hajj! Trust us, your little crafters are going to love this. Ready? Let’s get started!
Step by Step How to Make Paper Plate Hajj Tawaaf Craft
Print the template from the end of this blog post and follow the step by step instructions below.
Paper Plate Tawaaf Hajj Craft
Make your own interactive tawaaf scene from a paper plate, to enact one of the most important parts of Hajj the Islamic pilgrimage, in preparation for Eid al Adha
Materials
- Printable template
- Paper
- Paper plate
- Split pin
- Glue stick
Tools
- scissors
- printer
Instructions
- Print out the template from this blog post and gather your supplies
- Cut out all the pieces - the circle with the kaba and the circle with the pilgrims, as well as the extra Hajji pilgrims and the direction arrow.
- First attach your pilgrim circle onto your paper plate. If you attach this with a split pin you will be able to make it rotate later on, if you don't have a split pin available you can just glue it.
- Next stick down the Kaba in the centre, on top of the pilgrim layer using a glue stick, ready for the pilgrims to make tawaf
- Cut out the extra people and stick them all around the kaaba
- Keep going until you have used all the people. If you want more people print an extra copy of page 2 of the template. 8 extras are provided in the template plus the 4 already on the circle
- Add the arrow to show the direction of tawaf in an anti clockwise direction
- If you used a split pin, you can rotate the pilgrims in the direction of tawaf
Notes
Download printable template below
Circling Around the Kaaba: Understanding Tawaf and Hajj for Little Explorers
With this craft we’ve been exploring a significant tradition in Islam known as Hajj and one of its central practices called Tawaf. Let’s unravel what these mean!
Hajj is a crucial journey that Muslims from all over the world embark on every year. This isn’t a vacation or a holiday trip; it’s a meaningful pilgrimage to a city called Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This journey is deeply significant in the Islamic faith, much like certain traditions or events hold special importance in various cultures.
In the heart of Mecca, there’s an impressive, large cube-shaped building called the Kaaba. This isn’t just any building – for Muslims, the Kaaba is an important spiritual symbol. One of the rituals of Hajj involves walking around the Kaaba seven times, a practice known as Tawaf.
But why do people walk around the Kaaba? It’s a way of demonstrating profound respect and reverence towards God. It’s a symbolic act, much like the symbolic gestures we often use to show love and respect in our daily lives. In this case, Tawaf involves showing love and respect to God by walking around the Kaaba.
Tawaf is also done during Umrah pilgrimage and you can read more about the differences between Hajj and Umrah here.
Download Paper Plate Tawaf Hajj Craft Template PDF
Now, with a better understanding of Hajj and Tawaf, we’re going to replicate this journey at a smaller scale. We’ll use some simple craft materials to build a model of the Kaaba and the Tawaf right at home!
Are you ready to combine learning with creativity? Let’s get started! Download the PDF template below.
Click below to download your 2 page printable template in PDF format. This template is free to use for personal use and classroom use.
Preview of the template
Preview the 2 template pages below… If you don’t have access to a printer you can use these as a guide to draw your own version on paper.
Page 1 – smaller circle with kaaba clip art and instructions
Page 2 – larger circle with pilgrims + extra pilgrims + direction arrow
More for Hajj and Eid
Check out a few more activities to use during the month of Dhul Hijjah and at the celebration of Eid al Ada
- Eid al-Adha and Hajj Crafts For Kids
- Printable Eid Mubarak bunting
- Eid Coloring pages
- Paper Plate sheep craft
- Popcorn sheep craft
- Hajj Quiz
- Hajj words glossary
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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