Ramadan Basics
From what time to what time do Muslims observe fast?
From Fajr (sunrise) to Maghrib (sunset)
Which Gate of Jannah are the ones who fast admitted into?
Ar-Rayyan
What is the name of the charity given before the Eid Prayer?
Zakatul Fitr
Which prophet is remembered on Eid ul Adha?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
What is the percentage of teachers that voted yes for the Eid Campaign in 2025/26
40% yes, 60% no.
Whats the name of the pre-dawn meal and the sunset meal?
Suhur and Iftar
Fasting for the sake of Allah. The Prophet (ﷺ) stated that for every day a person fasts for Allah's pleasure, Allah will distance their face from the Hellfire by a distance of 70 years.
Which month ends with Eid al Fitr?
Ramadan
What is the Arabic term for the animal sacrifice performed on Eid al-Adha?
Qurbani (or Udhiyah)
What is the literal meaning of Islam?
Submission, submitting or surrendering to the Will of Allah
What is the special prayer after Isha in Ramadan called?
Taraweeh
Fasting in Ramadan is equal to fasting ___ months.
10 months
What is the Takbir recited during Eid? What is it?
(Not the takbir of dhul hijjah)
Takbir al Eid. Allahu kbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha illallahu Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, wa lillahil hamd.
During which Islamic month is Eid al-Adha celebrated?
Dhul Hijjah
What Surah is the verses of Ramadan in?
Surah Baqarah
What was revealed in the month of Ramadan?
The month of Ramadan is the month which the Quran was revealed.
What is the difference between qada and kaffarah for a broken fast?
Qada = making up the missed fast later.
Kaffarah = major expiation (penalty) for intentionally breaking a fast without a reason. The penalities are : freeing a slave, fasting 60 consecutive days, or feeding 60 poor people.
Must be given to the poor and needy.
What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?
Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah
What current actions have been taken to get Eid on the DPSCD Calendar?
Petitions, working with teacher union, working with DPSCD board
What year (in the Hijri calendar) was Ramadan made obligatory?
2nd year of Hijrah
If a person eats or drinks forgetfully while fasting, does their fast become invalid?
No. Their fast remains valid. The Prophet ﷺ said it is Allah who fed them and gave them drink (Bukhari & Muslim).
What are the recommended actions before performing the Eid prayer?
Taking a bath(ghusl) and wearing clean clothes.
Where does the Hajj pilgrimage take place, which coincides with Eid al-Adha?
This night is better than a thousand months ( i.e. worshipping Allaah in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).
Lailatul Qadr