Ramadan
Who celebrates Ramadan?
Muslims
What is the name of the holiday celebrated after Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
When is Vaisakhi celebrated?
April 14th
Name of the meal that breaks the fast?
Iftar
Another name for Eid al-Fitr in Turkey
Sugar Feast
What was the original purpose of celebrating Vaisakhi?
to celebrate the annual harvest
How long does Ramadan last?
29-30 days
Who do Muslims visit during Eid al-Fitr
Family and Friends
How is Vaisakhi celebrated today?
Parades are held. People wear colors. Go to the Gurduwura (church). Go shopping.
With the sighting of the _____does Ramadan begin?
Crescent Moon
When does the Eid prayer take place?
Early Morning
Why is Vaisakhi celebrated among Sikhs?
Vaisakhi was the day in 1699 that the Khalsa, or baptized Sikh order, was established.
How long has Ramadan been observed?
Over 1,400 years
How do Turkish Muslims show respect to elders?
Kissing the hand
Where did the significance of this holiday emerge from?
Punjab, India.