🌙 Basics of Ramadan
What month is Ramadan in the Islamic calendar?
The 9th month.
What holy book was revealed during Ramadan?
The Qur’an.
Can you drink water while fasting?
No
Do all Muslims start Ramadan on the same day?
Not always (depends on moon sighting).
What holiday marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
What do Muslims do from dawn to sunset during Ramadan?
Fast (no food or drink).
What special prayer is performed at night in Ramadan?
Taraweeh
Who is excused from fasting?
Sick people, travelers, young children, pregnant women, etc.
Which country has very long fasting hours in summer?
Countries far north like Norway or Sweden.
What special prayer is performed on Eid morning?
Eid prayer
What meal is eaten before dawn?
Suhoor
Muslims try to complete reading the Qur’an how many times in Ramadan?
Once (at least)
What intention must be made before fasting?
Niyyah
What food is traditionally eaten to break the fast first?
Dates
What must Muslims give before Eid prayer?
Zakat al-Fitr
What meal breaks the fast?
Iftar.
What is giving charity called in Islam?
Zakat (or sadaqah)
Does accidentally eating break your fast?
No
What is the drum tradition used to wake people for suhoor in some countries?
Musaharati.
What do people commonly say on Eid?
Eid Mubarak
What night is known as the “Night of Power”?
Laylat al-Qadr.
In which cave did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive the first revelation?
Cave Hira.
What happens if someone intentionally breaks their fast without a reason?
What happens if someone intentionally breaks their fast without a reason?
Which country is home to the Kaaba?
Saudi Arabia.
What does Eid al-Fitr mean?
Festival of Breaking the Fast.