Hajj Treasure Hunt

Get your children to appreciate and learn about the fifth pillar of Islam by creating an awesome Hajj treasure hunt!

A few years ago I organised and conducted a treasure hunt at a children's Hajj party. I only had time to create clues.  I would've loved to make this treasure hunt come to life! What I pictured was a huge boxed Kabah, cardboard mountains, teepees and so on. Maybe next year Insha'Allah.  

Regardless, the kids had so much fun. We used what we had. A Kabah made from a box and black table cloth, printed pictures of Mount Safa, Mount Marwah and Zam Zam Well, and a paper mâché Sheep. 

(The clues are aimed at children who are aged 4 years +. This activity does not go through all the steps the pilgrims do.)

 

You will need:

• Printable Clues (scroll to the end of  blog)
• Envelopes
• Scissors
• Props: Kabah, Mount Safa, Mount Marwah, Zam Zam Well, Sheep. 
• Small paper bags with gifts inside

 

Instructions:

1. Cut the clues out and place into separate envelopes. {The number of groups determines how many sets you'll need to print.}

2. Below are areas where clues should be placed:

    Clue 1: Give to each group

    Clue 2: Kabah

    Clue 3: Zam Zam Well

    Clue 4: Mt Marwah

    Clue 5: Sheep

These clues will eventually lead all groups to the Kabah (where the gifts should be hidden).

3. Once children are grouped, you can either choose to read the read 'Ameenah and Ibrahim's' story out loud, or have the kids read it. Then hand Clue 1 to one member of each group.

4. Now grab yourself tea and let the children have an amazing experience!