Ramadan 1
During this month Muslims fast from ... ?
sunrise to sunset (fajr to maghrib)
What is the name of the meal that is eaten before sunrise?
suhoor; meaning of the dawn or pre-dawn
How many days do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
29 or 30
Holi is a fesitval celebrated in which religion?
Hinduism
What happens during the evening of Holi?
People wash us and clean up and get dressed and being to visit friends and family and exchange sweets.
What celebration marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid (more specifically Eid-ul-Fitr) which means 'festival of breaking the fast'
What is the name of the meal that is eaten at sunset?
Iftar; comes from the word iftur which means break of a fast
In what month does Holi usually happen?
March
What is thrown during Holi?
Colourful powders; called gulal
what happens on the eve of Holi?
A bonfire is lit to signify the triumph of good over evil
Ramadan is what month in the Islamic calendar?
the ninth month
What is commonly eaten to break one's fast?
Dates or water; but dates are tradition and are usually eaten in odd number; 1,3, or 5. most commonly eaten in 3's
eat or drink
Holi festival is also known as?
the 'fesitval of love', 'festival of colours', or 'festival of spring'
What colour clothes are usually worn on Holi?
White
What must be seen before the month of Ramadan can being?
The sighting of the crescent moon
The quran
In what country did Holi begin?
India
Why is gulal thrown during Holi?
The colours represent both Prahlada's flickering bonfire and the bright colors associated with spring. Prahlada was a prince who was punished and thrown into a fire
What colour is avoided during Holi?
Black and other dark colours
Why do Muslims celebrate Ramadan?
To feel empathy for the less fortunate and it is a month for self-improvement and reflection used to better one's relationship with their faith and God
What is the name of the night prayer that only happens during Ramadan?
Taraweeh; which means rest and relaxation is an optional prayer that Muslims offered during the nights of Ramadan.
What is the special day that happens during the last 10 days of Ramadan?
Laylat ul Qadr (night of power)m; happens during the last ten days of Ramadan on an odd night and this one night is described as being better than 1000 months and was when the Quran was first revealed
Why is Holi celebrated?
It is celebrated for the arrival of spring nad the harvests to come as well as the victory of good over evil
What is the symblos/meaning behind the colours?
Red; symbolizes love, beauty, fertiltiy, and the most used during holi
Yellow; health, happiness, knowledge, learning, and peace
Green; nature, life, new beginnings, harvest
Blue; to symbolize Krishna
Orange; not commonly used but usually represents the sun and a new day