Navruz
What does Navruz celebrate?
The beginning of the new year
Which month ends when Id al-Fitr begins?
Ramazan
On what date is Imamat Day celebrated?
February 4th
What is a didar?
A special time when the jamat sees Mawlana Hazir Imam and receives his blessings
What is the man getting married called?
The groom
On what date is Navruz celebrated?
March 21
What do Muslims gather together to do on Id al-Fitr?
Pray
What does Imamat Day celebrate?
The day Mawlana Hazar Imam became the 50th Imam
What does the jamat do when Mawlana Hazir Imam arrives for didar?
They gather together to welcome him
What is the woman getting married called?
The bride
What season begins around the time of Navruz?
Spring
What do people often say to greet each other on Id al-Fitr?
“Eid Mubarak”
What promise do Ismailis renew on Imamat Day?
To be loyal murids and follow the Imam’s farmans
Name one way people prepare themselves for didar.
They pray, go to jamatkhana, recite ginans, and follow the Imam’s farmans
What is the Muslim marriage ceremony called?
Nikah
What do people eat during Navruz?
Haft Mewa
Name one thing Muslims often do to celebrate Id al-Fitr besides praying.
Visit family and friends, exchange greetings, give gifts, or share food
What does Imamat Day remind Ismailis about the Imam?
That the Imam loves and guides the jamat
What does Mawlana Hazir Imam usually give to the jamat during didar?
A farman
What holy book are verses read from during the nikah?
The Holy Qur’an
What is the name of the special table tradition with seven items that begin with the letter “S” in Persian?
Haft-Seen
What is an important idea behind Id al-Fitr?
Giving, sharing, and helping others
What does the Imam want the jamat to do for one another?
Be united and help one another
Why is didar an important and happy time for the jamat?
Because they see their Imam, receive his blessings, and feel close to him
After the nikah is complete, what do the bride and groom become?
Husband and wife