Ramadan
What is Ramadan?
The holy month of Islam. Muslims fast for 1 whole month.
What do we call the presents given on Eid?
Eidi
What is Islam?
A religion that all Muslims believe in.
What is the festive hand decoration people do to celebrate Eid called?
Henna
How long is Ramadan?
approximately 30 days
What do you do on Eid?
Exchange gifts and have a feast with friends and family (or more than one feast).
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
5
During Eid, what special food is made in Turkey?
Baklava
What month is Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar?
A. First
B. Ninth
C. Twelfth
D. Sixth
Ninth
What is the night before Eid called in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal?
Chaand Raat
What is Zakaat?
A form of charity/donation
In Bangladesh, Pakistan and India this is a popular dish made for Eid.
Biryani
Why do the dates for Ramadan change every year?
Ramadan is a lunar month; it begins about eleven days earlier each year. Hence, Ramadan can occur during any of the seasons.
How long is Eid?
3 days
How many pillars are there and what are they?
5; faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and Hajj
In Iraq, what do people commonly od during Eid to celebrate?
Fireworks
When did Ramadan start? (looking for the exact year)
624 CE
When was the first Eid? (looking for the exact year)
624 CE
List at least 5 reasons why someone wouldn't have to fast.
1) Pregnant
2)Breastfeeding
3) a Child
4) Period
5) Sick
6) Traveling
7) Medical Condition
This country has the largest Eid celebration.
Indonesia