Ramadan Goals for the Family: 10 Quran Ideas for Parents and Children

Ramadan is a time children never forget: the iftar meals, the lively nights, the family gathered together. It is also the best time to help them love the Quran, as long as it doesn't become a chore.

Here are ten simple goals for the whole family. There is no need to follow them all: choose two or three, and stick with them until the end of the month. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent.

For the whole family

1. A Quran moment every day, at a set time

Choose a moment that comes back every day, for example right after breaking the fast or before suhoor. Ten minutes is enough. Regularity matters more than length.

2. Read in turn

Everyone reads a few verses or a page, depending on their level. The youngest can repeat after a parent. Children love having "their turn".

3. A surah of the week

Each week, the family learns a short surah from Juz 'Amma together. In four weeks, that makes four surahs learned together and recited in the prayers.

4. Understand what you read

After reading, take two minutes to explain the meaning of a verse, or to tell the story connected to it. The stories of the prophets captivate children.

For the children

5. A progress chart

A chart on the kitchen wall, with one box per day to colour in after reading or listening. Visible, simple, motivating.

6. Goals for their age

• Ages 3 to 6: listen to a short surah every day, learn Al-Fatiha and one or two short surahs.
• Ages 7 to 10: learn the letters or strengthen their reading, memorise two to four short surahs.
• Ages 11 and up: read one page a day with a parent, work on the first tajweed rules.

7. Play rather than pressure

One of our teachers says that when she started, she taught strictly and with a lot of rote learning, and it pushed children away. She replaced it with games, stories and encouragement, with much better results. It is the same at home: a child who is forced ends up associating the Quran with constraint.

8. A reward at the end of the month

At Eid, celebrate every surah learned and every box ticked: a small gift, an outing, or simply reciting in front of the whole family.

For the parents

9. Lead by example

Children imitate what they see. A parent who reads the Quran every day, even just a few pages, passes on more than a long speech. To set yourself a pace, see our Ramadan Quran reading plan.

10. Prepare now

If your child can't read Arabic yet, the weeks before Ramadan are ideal to start: they will begin the month proud to read their first words. And if you yourself read with difficulty, our article on reading the Quran in Ramadan when your Arabic reading is weak is for you.

In short

• Two or three goals, no more.
• A set time every day.
• Goals suited to each child's age.
• Games, stories and encouragement rather than pressure.
• A celebration at Eid.

Frequently asked questions

Which surahs should children learn in Ramadan?

Start with Al-Fatiha, then the short surahs at the end of the Quran: Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, Al-Kawthar, Al-'Asr. They are short and often recited in the prayer.

At what age can a child learn to read the Quran?

Many children start learning the letters around the age of 5 or 6, with short, playful sessions. Before that, listening and repeating are already a very good start.

How much time a day for a child?

Between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on age. A short, happy session is better than a long one they have to endure.

Would you like your child to learn to read the Quran before Ramadan? Our teachers give one-to-one online Noorani Qaida lessons, taught in French, in sessions of 30, 45 or 60 minutes. See our prices and message us on WhatsApp.