Masjid an-Nabawi, Madinah
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A tent under the desert stars
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A Bedouin tent with patterned trim stands on the sand, pegged down with ropes, while a camel sleeps curled up beside a small campfire. Families in Mecca often sent their babies to be nursed in the open desert, where the air was healthier, and the baby Muhammad ﷺ spent his early years with his foster mother Halimah and her tribe, the Banu Sa'd. Tents like this one were traditionally woven from goat hair. It is a calm, cozy scene for the end of the day.
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- Would you like to sleep in a tent under the stars? What sounds might you hear at night?
- The camel is fast asleep. What helps you feel calm and sleepy at bedtime?
Color tips
A dark night sky makes the moon and fire glow. Try stripes of red, orange and gold on the tent trim, and a sandy brown camel.
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