Ramadan Basics
Ramadan is the ___ month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
What is the 9th month?
During Ramadan fasting, Muslims do not eat or drink between these two times.
What are sunrise and sunset?
Muslims perform the ---- daily prayers this many times per day.
What is five?
Fasting may reduce insulin resistance and improve ___ control.
What is blood sugar?
The celebration that marks the end of Ramadan is called this
What is Eid al-Fitr?
The Islamic lunar calendar is about ___ days shorter than the Gregorian calendar.
What is 10–11 days?
The pre-dawn meal eaten before the fast begins is called this.
What is Suhoor?
The reward for each prayer in Ramadan is multiplied by this number.
What is 70?
One listed benefit is that fasting may boost ___ function.
What is brain function?
Eid al-Fitr is described as lasting this many days.
What is three days?
Because the lunar calendar is shorter, Ramadan starts about ___ days earlier each year.
What is about 10 days earlier?
The sunset meal used to break the fast is called this.
What is Iftar?
The special Ramadan night prayer performed in congregation is called this.
What is Taraweeh?
Fasting can promote weight loss through reduced ___ intake.
What is calorie intake?
Two common Eid activities mentioned are eating sweets and exchanging ___.
What are gifts?
Ramadan usually lasts this many days, depending on moon sighting.
What is 29–30 days?
Iftar often begins with one (or both) of these for tradition and hydration.
What are dates and water?
Ramadan is known as the “Month of the ___” because the first revelation occurred then.
What is the Qur’an?
name a benefit of prolonged fasting that was not mentioned in the presentation
any answer is acceptable.
Eid celebrations encourage helping this group so they can celebrate too.
Who are the needy?
name 3 reasons for fasting
1. Direct command from the Allah(God)
2. Keeps us away from bad actions
3. Ramadan is a spiritual boot camp for Muslims, so Muslims try to continue the good habits they practiced during the month for the rest of the year
4. Helps think of the needy
3 reasons why you cant fast
Sick
Travelers
Old or weak
Mentally disabled
name 3 Donts of Ramadan
One listed effect is that fasting may increase ___.
What is metabolism?
Charity given before Eid prayer so everyone can celebrate is commonly called this.
What is Zakat al-Fitr?