Islamic Months and Holidays
What month do Muslims fast during the day?
Ramadan
Where do Ismailis come to pray together?
Jamatkhana
What is the name of the holy building in Mecca?
The Kaaba
What do you eat after you drink Niyaz?
Sukrit/Jura
What do Muslims say when they greet each other during Eid?
“Eid Mubarak”
What day do we celebrate the birthday of our Imam?
Salgirah/December 13th
How do Ismailis help our community?
Volunteer
Who is the daughter of Prophet Muhammad?
Bibi Fatimah
What refreshing drink is often served during iftar in Ramadan?
Sharbat
What phrase do Muslims say to start their feast?
“Bismillah”
What day in Islam marks the beginning of Spring?
Navroz
What is the special prayer called that is performed during Eid?
Eid Namaz
Who was our last messenger?
Prophet Muhammad
What is the traditional dish made with meat, rice, and spices often served during Eid al-Adha?
Biryani
When you greet someone in Jamatkhana what do you say?
Ya ali madad/ Mawla Ali Madad
In what Muslim event do we sacrifice a goat?
Eid al-Adha
What do we call the Night of Power?
Laylat al-Qadr
Who is the spiritual leader that provided guidance for our Jamat?
Hazir Imam
On special days what refreshments are served after Jamatkhana?
Hint: (There’s 2)
Cake and Sharbat
What phrase do Muslims often use to say “God willing” when talking about something they hope to happen in the future?
Inshallah
What holiday comes after the month of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
What do we say in Jamatkhana to communicate with Allah?
Dua/Prayers
What day do we celebrate the appointment of Hazrat Ali as our first Imam?
Imamat Day
What dry fruit is commonly eaten to break the fast during Ramadan?
Dates/Kajoor
What do Muslims say to express gratitude or praise to God?
Alhamdulillah