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What is Eid Al Fitr (Eed al Fiter) also called?
Festival of Breaking the Fast.
What is also known as the "Lesser Eid."
Eid Al Fitr
Why does Eid Al Fitr fall at various times of the year each time?
Because the l12 month Lunar calendar is 11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian calendar.
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Name four things that Muslims do during Eid (Holiday).
Special Prayers, family visits, gift-giving, and charity.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar one. What is the Lunar calendar based on?
Lunar Phases
True or False
Eid Al Fitr is a minor holiday.
False, Eid Al Fitr is a major holiday.
How long can "Eid" be celebrated?
One to three days
What "Holy Day" or Eid occurs at the end of the annual pilgrimage?
Eid Al Adha or The Festival of Sacrifice
True or False
All Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr.
True
What is the meaning of "sawm?"
Fasting
What number month is Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar?
Ninth
True or False
Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims in the Middle East.
False
Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
Because of the inconsistency of the lunar calendar, Muslims have to fast during.....
The long summer days, the short winter day, and all in between.
What practices do Muslims have during Ramadan, the fasting month?
They fast, pray, and give alms.
Why do Muslims fast?
Muslim fast to appreciate how it feels for people who live with hunger all the time.