Landmarks & Geography
Muslims around the world face the direction of this sacred, cube-shaped structure located in the center of Islam's holiest mosque in Mecca.
Kaaba
This famous American boxer changed his name from Cassius Clay and was known as "The Greatest."
Muhammad Ali
This branch of math, which uses letters and symbols to solve for missing numbers, was created by the Muslim scholar Al-Khwarizmi.
Algebra
Because traditional Islamic art avoids depicting human or animal figures to prevent idolatry, artists perfected this highly decorative style of beautiful handwriting.
Calligraphy
This is the name of the holy month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Ramadan
This city in Saudi Arabia, originally called Yathrib, became the first capital of the Islamic community after the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijrah).
Medina
This famous Muslim soccer player from Egypt is a superstar forward for Liverpool in the English Premier League.
Mohamed Salah
Name one scientific field in which scholars in Muslim societies made important contributions.
Mathematics, medicine, astronomy, optics, or chemistry.
This orange-brown plant dye is painted onto hands and feet in beautiful, intricate patterns for weddings and Eid celebrations.
Henna (or Mehndi)
This joyful holiday celebration takes place right after the month of Ramadan ends.
Eid al-Fitr
Located in Jerusalem, this structure with a magnificent golden dome is one of the oldest extant works of Islamic architecture.
Dome of the Rock
He was the fearsome and chivalrous Sultan of Egypt who famously fought in the Crusades and reclaimed the city of Jerusalem.
Salahuddin (Saladin)
This popular hot beverage, made from roasted beans, was first discovered and brewed in Yemen before spreading across the globe.
Coffee
This traditional, circular frame drum is used in many Islamic cultural songs and celebrations to keep a rhythmic beat.
Daff
This is the special morning breakfast or pre-dawn meal that Muslims eat before they begin fasting for the day.
Suhoor (or Sehri)
This beautiful white marble palace in India was built by an emperor to remember his wife, and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Taj Mahal
He was the legendary African companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was chosen as the very first person to call the Adhan
Bilal ibn Rabah
This device, which we use today to take pictures, was invented by Ibn al-Haytham after he studied light passing through a tiny hole in a dark room.
Camera
This special style of tall, slender tower attached to a mosque is where the call to prayer (Adhan) is traditionally announced.
Minaret
This is the name of the special nightly prayers performed in congregation at the mosque during the holy month of Ramadan.
Tarawih prayers
This famous city in Turkey is where you can find the beautiful Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
Istanbul
Known as the "Sword of Allah," this brilliant military commander and leader never lost a single battle in his entire life.
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Over 1,400 years ago, Muslims used a natural twig called a Miswak as the very first version of this everyday bathroom item used to clean teeth.
Toothbrush
This style uses math to connect lines and form endless star shapes on mosque walls.
Geometric patterns (or Shapes)
This major holiday, known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," takes place at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha