Ra-Ra-Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of prayer and introspection observed by millions of members of this faith around the world.
Who are Muslims?
Or
what is the religion of Islam
Holi is an ancient tradition that marks the beginning of Spring and honors the triumph of good over evil. It is often referred to as the "festival of THIS"...
What is color(s)?
HeLa cells have been instrumental in developing vaccines, treatments, and scientific breakthroughs. These cancer cells were originally taken (without consent!) from this patient in the 1950s...
Who is Henrietta Lacks?
She first appeared in a 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters in 2007 called I’m a Girl – Understanding Transgender Children. Since then, she’s been featured as the face of Clean & Clear’s See the Real Me campaign and stars in a TLC reality series called I Am Jazz.
Who is Jazz Jennings?
Ramadan is observed in the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, which is based on...
What are the cycles of the moon/ lunar calendar
During the Festival of Colors, this color symbolizes love, passion, and fertility
What is red?
Before her death at age 41, this author published 6 novels anonymously which have had enormous impact on British literature and culture. Her face graces the 10 pound note.
Who is Jane Austen?
This athlete gained fame as an activist for transgender rights when she challenged a United States Tennis Association decision banning her from competition in the women's category at the 1976 U.S. Open.
Who is Renee Richards?
Who is Dr. Renee Richards?
During the month of Ramadan, those who observe it will fast for a set duration of time...
What is sunrise to sundown
The festival of Holi is celebrated for at least this many days in the Brag region of India where Krishna was born.
What is 16?
Most famous for her work as an actress, this Austrian-American Jewish woman was also an inventor who invented the system that allowed radio waves to jump into different frequencies. This laid the foundation for the WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth systems we use today.
Who is Hedy Lamar?
This performer was the first openly transgender artist to receive a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (for "Unholy" in 2023)...
Who is Kim Petras?
This phrase is a common way to wish someone a happy Ramadan...
What is "Ramadan Kareen!" or "Ramadan Mubarak!"
The colorful powder thrown on festival-goers is called....
What is gulal?
Her passion and desire for education made her a target of the Taliban in 2012. She survived being shot and went on to be the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
The first openly transgender person to be confirmed by the United States Senate before taking office. She was nominated by Joe Biden in February 2021 and currently serves as the assistant secretary for health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Who is Rachel Levine?
Ramadan does not have a hard start or end date because the timing is based on this...
What is the first sighting of the crescent moon?
A few colors are critical to the festival of Holi and each has a symbolic meaning. Can you name a color that is commonly used, and the corresponding meaning?
What are:
red- love, passion, fertility
blue- the color of Krishna stands for infinite and calm
yellow- is for happiness and peace
green- the color of spring, is all about new beginnings
pink- is for good health
orange-is for courage and sacrifice
She was the first African American performer to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre.
Who is Misty Copeland?
Notable for being the first transgender billionaire. An heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune and a former high ranking lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, she came out as transgender in 2003. She has since donated $2 million for transgender studies to the University of Victoria in British Columbia.
Who is Jennifer Pritzker?