Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving History/Traditions
Gratitude/Charity in Islam
Notable Muslims
100

This dish is made from mashed orange vegetables and is often topped with marshmallows.

Sweet potato casserole

100

The first Thanksgiving in North America was celebrated in this year.

1621

100

Muslims often say this phrase after eating a meal to thank God for the food they received.

Alhamdulillah

100

This legendary heavyweight boxing champion, born Cassius Clay, converted to Islam in 1964 and became one of the most influential athletes of all time.

Muhammad Ali

200

A dessert often served at Thanksgiving, spiced and made from pumpkin.

Pumpkin Pie

200

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on this day each year.

The fourth Thursday in November

200

This practice involves giving help, money, or food to the needy, either as an obligation or voluntarily, and is considered an expression of gratitude to God.

Charity / Sadaqah

200

She made history in 2025 when she became the first Muslim woman to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor.

Ghazala Hashmi

300

This popular Thanksgiving side is made from small, round orange vegetables that are often roasted or glazed.  

Carrots / roasted carrots

300

Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated the first Thanksgiving to give thanks for this.

A successful harvest / food

300

In Islam, what term refers to the recommended acts of worship or practices that are not obligatory, but are highly encouraged because the Prophet Muhammad performed them?

Sunnah

300

This music producer is known for hit songs, collaborations with top artists, and the catchphrase “Another One.”

DJ Khaled

400

A common Thanksgiving side dish made from green pods, often baked or roasted.

Green beans / green bean casserole

400

The ship that carried the Pilgrims to North America in 1620 was called this.  

The Mayflower

400

What is the meaning of the word "Islam"?

"Submission to the will of God"

400

This Somali American supermodel became the first hijabi model to be signed to a major agency and is globally recognized for her Nike and IMG campaigns.

Halima Aden