Ramadan is celebrated by which faith?
What is: Muslim/Islam
Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset.
What is: True!
During a short or long period of time when a person abstains from eating food is called:
What is: Fasting
Many religions around the world incorporate fasting.
Examples are:
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, Jainism, and Hinduism. and more.
Islam is the __________ largest religion in the world.
A) 1st B) 2nd C) 3rd
What is: B) 2nd.
1st is Christianity
2nd is Islam
3rd is Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist
4th is Hinduism
5th is Buddhism
Muslims attend this type of building for service and prayer:
What is: Mosque
Men and women pray separately, and Muslims may visit a mosque five times a day for each of the prayer sessions. In addition to hosting prayers, mosques often function as public gathering places and social centers.
Yes or No
Every person regardless of their age must fast during Ramadan.
What is: No.
All Muslims who have reached puberty and are in good health are required to fast. The sick and elderly, along with travelers, pregnant women and those who are nursing are exempt, although they are supposed to make up for the missed fast days sometime in the future or help feed the poor.
During Ramadan, Muslism often read from their holy book called the:
What is: Quran or Koran
The word "Islam" means: ____________
What is: Submission
Which phase of the moon marks the beginning of Ramadan?
What is: A crescent Moon
Yes or No
Can those participating is Ramadan eat a meal before the sun rises?
What is: Yes!
The first pre-dawn meal of the day during Ramadan is called “suhoor.”
Which main activities do Muslims do during Ramadan?
A) Prayer B) Fasting C) Reflection D) All the above
What is: D) All the above.
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims.
The first time Ramadan was recognized at the White House was in _____
A) 1896 B) 1996 C) 2006
What is: 1996
True or False.
Ramdan lasts 29-30 Days.
What is: True!
True or False
At the end of the day, Muslism's break their fast with a meal.
What is: True
Each day’s fast is broken with a meal known as “iftar.”
True or False
Muslims do not need to give to the poor during Ramadan.
What is: False.
Zakāt, often translated as "the poor-rate", is the fixed percentage of income a believer is required to give to the poor; the practice is obligatory as one of the pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that good deeds are rewarded more handsomely during Ramadan than at any other time of the year.
There are multiple calendars used around the world.
What is: True
As humanity, we've developed various calendars. Many of these calendars evolved to recognize seasons, sun or moon cycles and was used to remember various religious activities.
Today, the vast majority of the world uses what is known as the Gregorian calendar, Named after Pope Gregory XIII, who introduced it in 1582. The Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian calendar, which had been the most used calendar in Europe until this point and recognizes a 365 day year.
In what month of the Islamic Calendar is Ramadan Celebrated in?
A) 9th B) 12th C) 4th
What is: the 9th Month which is called Ramadan.
True or False
In the evening, someone strikes a drum at a mosque to let everyone know it's time to eat.
What is: True!
Certain kinds of food are especially popular during Ramadan, such as large beef or buffalo in Aceh and snails in Central Java.The iftar meal is announced every evening by striking the bedug, a giant drum, in the mosque.
True or False:
At the end of Ramadan a major celebration takes place.
What is: True!
The conclusion of Ramadan is marked with a major celebration known as Eid al-Fitr (or Eid ul-Fitr), the Feast of Fast-Breaking. It starts the day after Ramadan ends and lasts for three days. Eid al-Fitr includes special prayers and meals with friends and relatives, and gifts are often exchanged.
Which of these is NOT part of the 5 pillars of Islam?
A) Declaration of Faith
B) Prayer
C) Charity
D) Love
E) Pilgrimage
What is: D) Love
5 Pillars include: Declaration of Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting and Pilgrimage