A Plate for a Stranger
Creative Story for 5-6 year olds
Every evening during Ramadan, Kofi helped his Mama set the table. Clink! Clank! Plates, spoons, and cups all found their spot for iftar.
A heartwarming Ramadan story about a young boy named Kofi who notices that his Mama always sets an extra plate at the iftar table — one that never gets eaten by the family. Night after night, he watches as she wraps the food and delivers it to a lonely neighbor, a kind security guard, or a tired stranger. When Kofi asks how she always knows who needs it, Mama teaches him that generosity isn't about knowing — it's about being ready with a kind heart.
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