Ramadan Basics
Fasting
Is water or food allowed?
no!
How many times do muslims pray everyday day?
5 times
During ramadan, many muslims commit to giving to this and helping the poor
charity
How long is Ramadan?
30 days (one month)
Does accidentally consuming food break your fast?
No!
This holy book is read during prayer
Quran
Many Muslims wake up early to eat this meal before the fast begins.
suhoor
Why is Ramadan practiced?
To build discipline and empathy for people who are less fortunate. Also to better the community and improve your faith/connection to god.
How long do muslims fast?
Sunrise to sunset
What is the special ramadan prayer called?
taraweeh
Many families gather each evening to share this meal when the fast ends
iftar
During Ramadan, what happens to the reward for good deeds?
The rewards for good deeds are mutliplied
What makes you exempt from fasting? (5 things)
pregnancy, sickness, traveling, taking medicine, being too old or too young
What prayer is taraweeh offered after?
Isha (night) prayer
Many Muslims traditionally break their fast with these fruits because the Prophet Muhammad did
Dates
What does Sunnah mean?
something that is highly recommended by scholars, but not obligatory
Does a nutritional IV break your fast?
Yes! (you are basically eating)
How many prayers is Taraweeh equal to? (hint:Isha prayer)
Praying Isha 2-5 times
This celebration marks the end of Ramadan