Pillars of Islam
This pillar does not allow you to eat until sunset
What is Sawm (fasting)
The 9th of the 12 months in which a person may fast and pray 5 times a day
What is Ramadan
This moon phase is often a period where obstacles arise and decisions need to be made.
What is the first quarter moon
This holiday calls for the forgoing of food and drinks during sunlit hours. During this holiday people will avoid any negative acts such as gossiping, lying, or arguing
What is Ramadan
This country is home to the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza
What is Egypt
This pillar requires you to take a trip to Mecca located in Saudi Arabia
What is Hajj (pilgrimage)
During this month fighting is forbidden. This is the second sacred month
What is Rajab
This moon phase is a time for reflection
What is the waxing gibbous moon
This holiday is also known as the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast"
What is Eid ul-Fitr
This country is known as "the land of the moon"
What is Somalia
This pillar requires people to donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need
What is Zakat (almsgiving)
This month is considered a sacred month in which fighting is forbidden and Ashura is celebrated
What is Muḥarram
This moon phase is thought to be the most powerful of all the moon phases. It brings a time to set intentions and celebrate achievement
What is the full moon phase
This tradition is a part of the 5 Pillars of Islam and has to occur at least in their lifetime
What is Hajj
A person can walk across this country in 40 days
What is Jordan
This pillar is when a person professes their faith of Islam
What is Shahada (faith)
During this month, people go on a pilgrimage to Mecca
What is Dhu al-Ḥijjah
This moon phase is often referred to as the rebuilding phase.
What is the waxing crescent moon
This is the sacred state into which a Muslim must enter to perform the hajj
What is Ihram
This country's currency is the most valuable in the world
What is Kuwait
This pillar is when someone prays 5 times a day facing Mecca
What is Salah (prayer)
This month is known as the first spring
What is Rabi al-awwal
This moon phase is synonymous with fresh starts, limitless possibility, and rejuvenation
What is the new moon
Also known as the "Feast of Sacrifice", during this holiday people will attend the special prayers held at major mosques and Islamic centers
What is Eid al-Adha
This country is the largest in Africa