Teach children about the Islamic New Year with this engaging and child-friendly assembly PowerPoint focused on Al-Hijra and the month of Muharram for KS1 and KS2 pupils. This thoughtful presentation introduces pupils to the meaning of the Islamic New Year, the story of the Hijra and why Muharram is an important month in Islam.

Through clear explanations, reflection opportunities and engaging visuals, children will learn about bravery, kindness, gratitude and new beginnings while developing their understanding of Islamic beliefs and traditions.

The assembly explores:

• What Al-Hijra means
• The story of the Hijra journey
• Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Makkah to Madinah
• The importance of the month of Muharram
• Why Muharram is special in Islam
• How Muslims celebrate the Islamic New Year
• Important values including kindness, patience and gratitude
• Reflection and discussion opportunities

This resource includes:

• A fully editable PowerPoint
• Bright and engaging child-friendly visuals
• Age-appropriate explanations suitable for KS1 and KS2
• Links to RE, PSHE and cultural understanding
• Discussion and reflection prompts
• Suitable for whole-school assemblies or classroom lessons

Perfect for:

• Islamic New Year assemblies
• RE lessons
• Learning about Islam
• Cultural awareness and diversity topics
• PSHE and values discussions
• Whole-school assemblies
• KS1 and KS2 classrooms

A thoughtful and engaging assembly that helps children understand the significance of Al-Hijra and Muharram while promoting respect, reflection and cultural understanding.