Ramadan Basics
What are the two daily meals eaten during Ramadan called?
Suhoor and Iftaar
In which month was the Qur’an revealed?
Ramadan
Yes or no -- Does accidentally eating or drinking break your fast?
No
Which major battle occurred in Ramadan during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ)?
Battle of Badr
What fruit did the Prophet (ﷺ) commonly break his fast with?
Dates
When do Muslims break their fast?
At Maghrib (Sunset)
In which cave did Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) receive the first revelation?
What is the name of the special nightly prayer performed in Ramadan?
Taraweeh
In which year (Hijri) did the Battle of Badr take place?
2 AH
What is the name of the drum traditionally used in some Muslim countries to wake people for suhoor?
Musaharati drum
Which pillar of Islam does fasting in Ramadan fall under?
The fourth pillar (Sawm)
Which angel delivered the revelation to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)?
Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)
What must be paid before Eid prayer to purify one’s fast?
Zakat-al-Fitr
Which city was peacefully conquered by Muslims during Ramadan in 8 AH?
Makkah
In which country is Ramadan often marked by colorful “Mahya” light displays strung between mosque minarets?
Turkey
What night during Ramadan is considered better than 1,000 months?
Laylat al-Qadr
What were the first words revealed in the Qur’an?
“Iqra” (Read)
If someone intentionally breaks their fast without a valid excuse, what is required?
Make up the fast (qada), and in some cases kaffarah (expiation)
Which famous Muslim leader defeated the Crusaders and reclaimed Jerusalem shortly after Ramadan?
Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi
What is the name of the lantern traditionally associated with Ramadan in Egypt?
Fanous
Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan (name at least 3 categories)?
Travelers, the sick, pregnant/nursing women, menstruating women, elderly, etc.
Which Surah is commonly recited in Taraweeh and is the longest surah in the Qur’an?
Surah Al-Baqarah
What is I’tikaf, and during which part of Ramadan is it most commonly observed?
Spiritual retreat in the masjid, during the last 10 nights
Which companion was known for completing the Qur’an frequently during Ramadan and was famous for his recitation?
Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
In Indonesia and Malaysia, what is the name of the communal pre-Ramadan tradition where communities gather to clean graves and pray for deceased relatives?
Nyadran or Nyekar