Ramadan Activities for Adults: If You’re Only Fasting, You’re Missing Out

You wake up for suhoor. You pray. You fast. You break your fast. You sleep. Repeat. But is that really all Ramadan is? Ramadan is not just about fasting. It’s a time to grow, reflect, and do more. There are so many Ramadan activities for adults that go beyond the basics. From extra prayers to acts of kindness, every day is a chance to get closer to Allah ﷻ. If the days feel repetitive, change that! If you’re only fasting, you’re missing out BIG TIME. Here are some Ramadan activities for adults that will make the month more meaningful, inshallah.

Ramadan Activities for Adults

1. Make a Designated Ramadan Corner

Transform a corner of your home into a peaceful corner for worship and reflection. Make sure it’s clean and put on some nice perfume or some incense. Remember you will be praying in front of Allah ﷻ. Make sure you look presentable, and your thobe is washed. If you can, take out a new thobe or abaya just for Ramadan.

2. Start a Quran Reading Plan

Pick a reading plan for the Quran that fits where you’re at. Be realistic. Don’t overburn yourself with higher expectations that you know you can’t achieve. This can demoralize you and lead to you giving up. Do what works for YOU. Commit to reading a certain portion of the Quran each day. Whether it’s a page or a full juz, find a pace that works best for you. It’s way more important to be CONSISTENT than rush it.

“Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the decisive authority” (Quran 2:185).

3. Create a Vision Board for Spiritual Goals

Vision boards are awesome. You can make one to lay out your spiritual goals for after Ramadan. Include reminders for prayer, charity, and personal growth. Visualize what kind of person you want to be? How will your ideal life look like?  Keep it somewhere you’ll see it for ex. in your room or on the kitchen fridge for extra motivation.

4. Pray Taraweeh Prayers

Try to pray taraweeh after isha every day. If you are able, to go to the mosque. Praying shoulder to shoulder together with the Muslim ummah really lifts your Iman. There’s something indescribable about that feeling and the peace you feel after. If you pray at home, make it meaningful and try to really connect with Allah ﷻ.

“Whoever prayed at night in it (the month of Ramadan) out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah ﷻ, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 2008)

5. Watch and Learn from Islamic History Videos

Look for documentaries or lectures about Islamic history. Knowing more about the past helps deepen your love for your faith.

6. Host a Virtual Iftar

Invite friends or family to a virtual iftar. Put on zoom or whatsapp call and enjoy a meal together over video chat and share your reflections on Ramadan.

Note: this only works if you live relatively close to each other and have a similar iftar time.

7. Wake Up for Suhoor and Tahajjud

This one seems basic enough. But you’d be surprised how many times I’ve set my alarm and ended up snoozing or the alarm never rang in Ramadan??? Set your alarm a bit earlier than suhoor. Just two rak’ahs of tahajjud can help you feel a closer connection to Allah ﷻ. Make du’a when the world is quiet.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Eat suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing” (Sahih al-Bukhari, 1923; Muslim, 1095).

8. Write Letters to Reverts

Send supportive letters to new Muslims. Ramadan can feel lonely for those who just converted. A kind message can remind them that they’re not alone. If you know a revert please check up on them.

9. Memorize a New Surah

Find a surah that you don’t know yet and break it down into smaller sections. Go over it every day until it sticks. I find what works best is to also play the recitation it in the background. And say it with the reciter to make sure your pronunciation is on point and you’re not messing up any words.

Bonus: After memorizing it, recite it when you pray and inshallah this will really help it stick.

10. Take on a 30 Day Ramadan Journal Writing Prompts Challenge

Journal writing can help you reflect, set your intentions, and deepen your spirituality and ibadah.

Related: 50 Ramadan Journal Prompts You’ll Wish You Started Sooner

11. Volunteer at the Mosque for Iftar

Offer to help with setting up iftar at the mosque. Even small tasks like setting up plates or serving food can really earn you some rewards. Little acts of kindness go a long way. I think it will also help you feel satisfied inshallah.

12. Write Daily Reflections in a Ramadan Journal

Keep a journal to track your Ramadan. Jot down what inspires you, what challenges you, and what you’re thankful for. It’s a good way to stay mindful during Ramadan.

13. Memorize the Ramadan Duas

Learn what Ramadan duas you should know. Knowing the meanings makes your Ramadan better inshallah. Try to include them in your everyday prayers too.

Related: Essential Ramadan Dua List to Supercharge Your Worship

14. Create a Du’a List

Write down what you want to ask Allah ﷻ for. What do you REALLY desire? Subhanallah Allah ﷻ always grants us the duas we seek and knows what’s best for us. Think about personal goals, family needs, and prayers for the Ummah. Also create a list of your loved ones or friends and write down a dua for each so you have it.

Top Tip: Include God’s 99 names (asma al husna) and ask God by a specific name when you make dua (that relates to what you desire).

15. Start a Sadaqah Jar

Get your family involved and save a little bit of money for charity every day. Even spare change can add up. At the end of Ramadan, give it to someone who needs it.

16. Join a Study Circle or Listen to Islamic Lectures

Look for a local or online study circle to learn more about Islam. If that’s not your thing or if you’re too busy or live far away, listen to a short lecture each day. Learning more really strengthens your faith.

17. Take a Virtual Tour of Mosques

Explore well-known mosques online. Learn about their history and significance. It’s such a cool way to travel without traveling and exploring new cultures. My favorite virtual tour is the Masjid An-Nabawi (make sure to put the sound on! It’s so beautiful )

•Al Masjid An-Nabawi (Prophet’s ﷺ mosque), Saudi Arabia: Click HERE

•Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Click HERE

18. Read and Reflect on Seerah Stories

Learn about the life of the Prophet ﷺ and his companions. Think about their challenges and the lessons they taught. Try to apply their wisdom in your own life.

19. Organize an Islamic Quiz Night

Put together a trivia night with friends or family. Test each other on prophets, fiqh, and duas. This is a super fun way to learn while challenging each together in Ramadan.

20. Iftar Meal Drive

Cook and distribute meals to those in need. Drop them off at a shelter or give them to someone going through a tough time. Feeding others is a beautiful form of charity and will earn you many rewards inshallah.

“Whoever gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will have a reward like theirs, without that detracting from their reward in the slightest” (Sunan Ibn Majah 1746).

21. Go Grocery Shopping for the Needy

Find a family that’s struggling and buy them some groceries. If you want to keep it anonymous, send the groceries without revealing who you are. Helping out in secret has its own blessings.

“A person who practices charity so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given (i.e. nobody knows how much he has given in charity)” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1423).

22. Help Clean the Mosque

Lend a hand with cleaning the mosque after prayers or even volunteer. It’s a great way to get ajir inshallah.

23. Take on a 30-Day Kindness Challenge

Make it your thing to do at least one good deed every single day. Smile at someone you don’t know, check in on a family member, or lend a hand to a neighbor. Small gestures really can make a big difference. Whether it’s giving to charity, making a du’a for someone, or helping without being asked.

24. Write a Heartfelt Letter to Someone Special

Think of someone who’s helped you or means a lot to you and write them a letter. This can be a previous teacher, colleague, friend or family member. Share what they truly mean to you. It doesn’t have to be a long message it can be a few short sentences even by text. We shouldn’t take people for granted and showing gratitude is a beautiful thing and

25. Memorize a Hadith Each Day

Pick a short hadith to memorize every day. Choose ones that guide you in your daily life. Over time, these teachings will feel natural to you. I know that some athan apps will have a daily hadith.

26. Assemble Care Packages for Those Away from Home

Put together small care packages for students or anyone spending Ramadan alone. Include snacks, some reading material, and a thoughtful note.

27. Limit Social Media to Focus on Worship

Yes, I know, I know. You need to hear it. But social media can really suck our time in Ramadan. Set a daily limit on your social media use. Use that extra time to pray, reflect, or read the Quran. Ramadan is THE TIME to reset your habits.

Do you know any good apps that will block social media or your phone usage? Please share them in the comments below so people can benefit. I would love one.

28. Keep a Gratitude Journal

Write down one thing you’re thankful for each day. Noticing Allah’s ﷻ blessings keeps your heart happy.

29. Visit Elderly Community Members

Check in on elderly neighbors or relatives. A quick visit or even a phone call can brighten their day.

30. Bake and Share Treats

Bake something special to share with family, friends, or neighbors. A little kindness can bring a lot of joy. This is also a great way to introduce Ramdan to them and show them what it is truly about. You can also include a note or pamphlet explaining what Ramadan is all about and why we fast.

31. Take a Light Walk After Iftar

Don’t forget yourself. Go for a short walk after iftar to help with digestion and more importantly your mental health. A mental health walk is a great way to clear your thoughts, reflect and keep your energy up for nighttime prayers.

32. Follow a Gentle Exercise Routine

Try stretching, yoga, or light workouts to stay active during Ramadan. Keeping your body healthy helps you in your worship. Especially if you were used to more exercise prior to Ramdan.

33. Prepare for Eid by Assembling Gift Bags

Put together little Eid gift bags with treats and essentials. Give them to orphans, the elderly, or anyone who could use extra joy. Attach fun gift tags to make it special.

Takeaway

Ramadan ends, but its impact shouldn’t. What’s the point of a month of worship if everything goes back to normal afterward? I hope these Ramadan activities for adults were meaningful and that the habits we set for Ramadan are continued inshallah.

What are some activities or things you like to do in Ramadan? Let me know in the comments!

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