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GiftsGifts for a child's first day at madrasah
Quick answer
For a child starting madrasah, the most useful gifts are the things they'll carry every day: their own madrasah bag, a named cover for their Qaidah, a pencil case, and a topi or hijab. Choosing these together makes the first day exciting and helps the child feel madrasah is theirs.
The starter kit
- A madrasah bag that fits an A4 book, so they don't outgrow it when they move onto the Quran (see bags by age)
- A named cover for their Qaidah
- A pencil case with pencils, rubber and sharpener
- A topi or hijab they chose themselves
Making day one special
- Let them pick the colour of their bag
- Put a small note or dua card inside
- Take a first-day photo, then again when they finish the Qaidah and at their Ameen
More tips in preparing for the first day at madrasah.
Questions people also ask
What does a child need for madrasah?
A bag, their Qaidah or Quran, an exercise book, a pencil case, and a topi or hijab.
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