Fasting Fun
What do we call the month of fasting?
Ramadan.
What is the name of our Holy Book?
The Quran.
Does smiling at a friend count as a good deed?
Yes! "Smiling is charity."
What is the meal we eat very early before the sun is up?
Suhoor.
What is the big celebration at the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr.
What two things do we stop doing during the day?
Eating and Drinking.
How many "Pillars of Islam" are there?
5
Is it a good deed to help your parents set the table?
Yes!
What is the first thing most people eat to break their fast?
Dates (and water).
What is the special greeting we say to each other on Eid?
Eid Mubarak.
True or False: You can still brush your teeth while fasting.
True! (Just don't swallow the water)
Who was the Quran revealed to?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What is it called when we give money or food to people in need?
Zakat or Sadaqah.
What is the meal we eat right after the sun goes down?
Iftar.
What is the name for the special money or gifts kids get on Eid?
Eidi.
If you eat by accident because you forgot, is your fast still okay?
Yes! It is a gift from Allah; just keep fasting.
In which city was the Prophet (PBUH) born?
Makkah.
Name one way you can help your teacher at school during Ramadan.
Helping clean up, being quiet during prayer, or being kind.
Why do we fast? (Hint: To think about people who are ___).
Hungry or poor.
Name two things people wear or do to look nice for Eid.
Wear new clothes, put on perfume/ittar, or get henna.
At what age do girls and boys usually start fasting the full day?
Girls at age 9 and boys at age 15.
What happens to the "Shayateen" (devils) during this month?
They are chained/locked up.
If you see trash on the floor at the Masjid, what should you do?
Pick it up and put it in the bin.
True or False: We should try not to waste food during Iftar.
True!
Where do most people go to pray the special Eid prayer?
The Masjid