RAMADAN
Who celebrates Ramadan?
Muslims
29-30 days
What holiday is celebrated at the end of Ramadan?
Eid al fitr
What is a form of charity?
Smiling
What religion do Muslims practice?
Islam
What is fasting?
When you stop eating and drinking from dawn until sunset
How long does Eid last?
3 Days
What is a common food Muslims break their fast with?
Dates
About how many Muslims are in America?
4 million
Name one person that is excused from fasting?
Elderly
Sick
Travelers
Pregnant or nursing women
Young children
What do children get on Eid?
Money and gifts
What is another name for charity?
Sadqa
What does Ramadan Mubarak Mean?
Blessed Ramadan
Besides fasting what else do Muslims try to avoid during Ramadan?
All bad habits
What does Eid Mubarak mean?
"Blessed Holiday"
What marks the start of a new month?
Crescent Moon
What month in the Islamic calendar is Ramadan?
The 9th month
Name one benefit of fasting?
Being grateful
Getting closer to God
Stopping bad habits
Feeling for others
How do Muslims greet each other on Eid?
Eid Mubarak!
What is the calendar Muslims use that marks important holidays and events?