Fun Facts
What was the first “James Bond” film called?
“Dr. No” (1962)
In the 1971 movie “Dirty Harry,” who played the role of Inspector Harry Callahan?
Clint Eastwood
In which TV show does Sheriff Andy Taylor raise his son Opie in the fictional town of Mayberry?
“The Andy Griffith Show” (1960-1968)
True or False: The Gregorian calendar and the Islamic calendar are identical.
False. The Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, and the Islamic year is approximately 354 days long.
Which movie tells the story of a boy who magically becomes an adult overnight and navigates adulthood in New York City?
“Big” (1988).
Who is the renowned filmmaker behind classics such as “Psycho” and “Vertigo”?
Alfred Hitchcock
In this movie, a man travels back in time in a DeLorean car and must make sure his parents fall in love to ensure his own existence, what is it called?
“Back to the Future” (1985)
What popular science fiction series follows the crew of the USS Enterprise on their mission to explore space?
“Star Trek” (1966-1969)
True or False: Ramadan begins at the same time across the globe.
False. Ramadan begins when the first sliver of moon is sighted, and this occurs at different times in the world. In the UAE, there is a Moon Sighting Committee. Elsewhere, villages near each other may see the moon at different times, and Ramadan may even begin on a different day. Still other Muslim communities begin their celebration when the sighting is declared in Saudi Arabia.
Which movie, released in 1973, featured the iconic line, “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”?
"The Godfather”
What was the legendary toothbrush-mustached comedian known for his slapstick humor and films like “The Great Dictator” and “City Lights.”?
Charlie Chaplin
In the 1971 movie “Dirty Harry,” who played the role of Inspector Harry Callahan?
Clint Eastwood
Name the sitcom that revolves around the eccentric Bundy family and their hilarious misadventures.
“The Golden Girls” (1985-1992)
True or False: There is a night for children to trick-or-treat during Ramadan
True. However, this is only a night for treats, not tricks! On the 15th night of Ramadan, children dress up in traditional clothing and go door-to-door with sacks, singing in exchange for sweets and nuts.
What is the name of the iconic movie that featured the line, “Here’s looking at you, kid”
Casablanca
Who was the director of the iconic film “Titanic”?
James Cameron
Which movie, released in 1959, won a record-breaking 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture?
“Ben-Hur” (1959)
Which Western TV show tells the story of a masked hero and his faithful Native American companion?
“The Lone Ranger” (1949-1957)
True or False: “Ramadan Mubarak!” is a traditional greeting during Ramadan.
True. If you want to make your Muslim neighbors feel welcome, greet them with “Ramadan Mubarak,” which means “Blessed Ramadan,” or “Ramadan Kareem,” which means “Happy Ramadan” or “Generous Ramadan.”
In which iconic Western movie did John Wayne portray the character Rooster Cogburn?
“True Grit” (1969)
What classic sitcom follows the lives of the Ricardos and the Mertzes in New York City?
“I Love Lucy” (1951-1957)
Name the actor who portrayed the character James Bond in the 1960s movie “Goldfinger.”
Sean Connery
What sitcom features a group of friends living in New York City, navigating love, careers, and friendship. Hint: They love hanging out at Central Perk Cafe, the local coffee shop.
“Friends” (1994-2004)
True or False: Muslims must read the entire Quran during Ramadan
False. Most mosques add a ritual prayer, called Tarawih, to the end of one of the mandatory prayer times (Isha prayer), and the ritual prayer usually includes the reading of 1/30th of the Quran, so that at the end of Ramadan, the entire Quran has been read. But this is not required, merely suggested.
Who played the role of James Bond in the 1970s movie “The Spy Who Loved Me”?
Roger Moore