Explore the latest Picture News resource here From birthdays and weddings to religious festivals and family traditions, celebrations help people mark the moments that matter most. They bring communities together, create lasting memories and often reflect the beliefs, values and customs that are important to us. This week’s Picture News story focuses on Eid al-Adha, an important Muslim festival celebrated by people in the UK and across the world. Families and communities come together to pray, share meals and give to those in need, making it a time to reflect on kindness, generosity and caring for others. A meaningful celebration: a primary school assembly discussion Children are introduced to Eid al-Adha and learn that it is one of the most important festivals in Islam, celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world. They explore how Muslims may mark the occasion by attending prayers, wearing special clothes, spending time with family and friends, sharing meals and giving to charity. This supports discussion about kindness, generosity and the importance of helping others. Assembly resource used to support discussion about Eid al-Adha PSHE and classroom discussion in primary schools This story offers a meaningful way for children to reflect on British Values, particularly the freedom to follow different beliefs and the importance of respecting the traditions of others. Children are introduced to different viewpoints and invited to consider which British Value they think is most strongly reflected in the story. They have the opportunity to discuss how people have the freedom to celebrate what is important to them, while also recognising the importance of respecting the beliefs, traditions and choices of others. British Values resource, where children are encouraged to share their views Questions to support classroom discussion This story encourages children to think about the role celebrations play in people's lives and what they can teach us about different beliefs, traditions and values. Teachers might explore questions such as: Why are celebrations important to individuals, families and communities? What do many celebrations have in common? How might people celebrate the same festival in different ways? What can we learn from other people's traditions? Why is it important to respect celebrations that may be different from our own? Using current events in primary school assemblies and lessons Why do people celebrate different things in different ways? Exploring this question helps children consider how traditions can reflect the beliefs, values and experiences that are important to individuals, families and communities. Stories like this encourage children to recognise that, while celebrations may come in different forms, they often share common themes such as kindness, gratitude, togetherness and caring for others. The reflection page supports the final part of the assembly, helping to draw together learning Explore the latest Picture News resource here
