Ramadan Basics
This is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
Ramadan
From dawn until sunset, Muslims must abstain from these three things.
food, drink, and intimate relations
This night, found in the last ten days of Ramadan, is believed to be better than a thousand months.
Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power)
The holiday that marks the end of Ramadan is called this.
Eid al-Fitr
The first battle in Islamic history, which took place during Ramadan, was this battle.
Battle of Badr
Muslims break their fast at sunset with this meal
Iftar
Fasting is not required for these groups, including young children, the sick, and pregnant women
Muslims often pray this special night prayer during Ramadan.
Tarweeh
Before the Eid prayer, Muslims must give this charity to help those in need.
Zakat al-Fitr
This Islamic empire, known for its vast expansion, was established during Ramadan in the year 661 CE.
Umayyad Caliphate
The pre-dawn meal before the fast begins is called this
suhoor
If a person intentionally breaks their fast without a valid excuse, they must make up for it with this.
fasting for additional days or feeding the poor
The Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan in this cave.
Cave of Hira
Before the Eid prayer, Muslims must give this charity to help those in need
Zakat al-Fitr
In this country, a centuries-old tradition called "Mesaharati" involves drummers waking people up for Suhoor.
Egypt
Ramadan moves back approximately this many days each year in the Gregorian calendar.
about 10-12 days
If someone is unable to fast due to a long-term illness or old age, they must do this instead.
feeding a poor person for each missed fast
Laylat al-Qadr is most commonly believed to fall on this odd-numbered night of the last ten nights of Ramadan.
27th night
The Eid prayer consists of this many units of prayer, with extra Takbirs (saying "Allahu Akbar").
two Rak’ahs
During Ramadan in 1973, this Middle Eastern conflict began between Egypt, Syria, and Israel.
Hint: (one way to say it is like a month)
Yom Kippur War (or October War)
The length of Ramadan is determined by this astronomical event.
is the sighting of the new crescent moon
A person who deliberately breaks their fast without a valid reason must fast for this many consecutive days as compensation.
60 days
The practice of increasing worship in the last ten nights is inspired by the actions of this person.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
This phrase, meaning "May Allah accept [your deeds]," is often said to one another after Eid prayer.
Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum
In this Scandinavian country, where daylight can last up to 20 hours, some Muslims follow Makkah’s fasting schedule instead of local sunset times.
Sweden