100 Children with Disabilities Celebrate Eid al-Adha at Shams School
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At Shams School in Gaza, 100 children with disabilities came together to celebrate Eid al-Adha through HEAL Palestine’s Education Program.
The activity gave children a chance to participate in the traditions of Eid in a safe, inclusive, and meaningful way. As part of the celebration, the children helped make Ma’mool, a traditional Palestinian dessert prepared during Eid. Through this hands-on activity, they connected with one of the holiday’s most familiar family traditions, bringing joy, learning, and cultural memory into the classroom.
The children also experienced a symbolic Tawaf activity, recreated with local equipment to honor one of Islam’s most sacred rituals. This allowed them to engage with the spiritual meaning of Eid al-Adha in an accessible and age-appropriate way, while learning through participation rather than observation alone.
For children with disabilities in Gaza, opportunities like this matter. They create space for belonging, expression, and inclusion at a time when many children are living through displacement, hardship, and uncertainty. These activities are not only moments of celebration. They are part of a broader commitment to ensure that every child can learn, participate, and feel seen.
Through its Education Program, HEAL Palestine continues to support inclusive learning environments where children can build confidence, remain connected to their culture, and experience moments of joy despite the difficult reality around them.
This Eid activity at Shams School reflects a simple but powerful message: children with disabilities must not be left out of education, community, or the traditions that shape Palestinian life.
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