Islam Around the World
All Muslims around the world pray facing this city, home to the Kaaba.
Mecca
What is the holy book in Islam?
The Quran
This legendary boxer changed his name after converting to Islam and became one of the most famous athletes in history.
Muhammad Ali
How long is Ramadan?
One month
Muslims can’t drink water during the daily fast in Ramadan.
Truth
Many Muslims around the world break their fast with this, following the tradition of the Prophet.
Dates
The place of worship for Muslims is called a _______?
Mosque
This Nobel Peace Prize–winning education activist survived an assassination attempt and became a global symbol of courage before turning 20.
Malala Yousafzai
What is the time period each day during Ramadan when Muslims fast?
Sunrise to Sunset
Muslims only fast from food and drink - everything else stays the same.
Myth - Ramadan also emphasizes kindness, patience, self‑reflection, avoiding gossip, self-discipline and charity.
In Islam, the formal daily prayers follow a set structure and must be recited in this language, no matter where in the world a Muslim lives.
Arabic
How many required daily prayers are there in Islam?
Five daily prayers
This NBA Hall of Famer, known for his skyhook shot, is one of the most famous Muslim athletes in American history.
Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar
The special nightly prayer preformed in Ramadan is called?
Taraweeh
Every Muslim is required to fast during Ramadan.
Myth - Children, pregnant people, nursing parents, travelers, and those with health conditions are exempt.
On which continents is Islam practiced?
Islam is practiced on all inhabited continents (Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Australia).
This day of the week is when Muslims gather for the main congregational prayer, known as Jumu’ah.
Friday - In Muslim majority countries the weekend is Friday - Saturday built around the day off for attending the congressional prayer.
This American congresswoman is one of the first Muslim women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ilhan Omar or Rashida Tlaib
The Islamic calendar follows this cycle?
Lunar cycle
Accidentally eating or drinking while fasting voids your fast
Myth - if unintentional the fast still counts and you should continue the rest of your day fasting as normal.
Which country has the world's largest Muslim population?
Indonesia, home to over 240 million Muslims representing about 87% of their population
What are the five pillars of Islam?
1. Shahada - Declaration of Faith
2. Salah - Prayer
3. Zakat - Charity
4. Sawm - Fasting
5. Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
This medieval Muslim scholar is often called the “father of algebra.”
Who is Al‑Khwarizmi?
The holiday celebrated at the end of Ramadan?
Eid Al-Fitr
Ramadan happens at the same time every year?
Myth - It follows the lunar calendar and shifts about 10-11 days earlier each year