This Religion and Worldviews video introduces teachers to Aqiqah, a Muslim baby welcoming ceremony. It explains key practices such as the Adhan, giving to charity, the preparation of a shared meal and the symbolism behind shaving the baby’s head.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s RE – Teacher subject knowledge videos. It helps teachers explore how this celebration expresses gratitude, community and belief, and how the actions reflect Islamic values and traditions connected to the Prophet Muhammad.

• Key stage 1 RE scheme of work.
• R&W, Year 1, How do we know that new babies are special?, Lesson 2: What do some Muslim people do to show a new baby is special?