Ramadan Basics
What is the name of the special month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?
Ramadan
What is the Arabic word for the Islamic charity given during Ramadan?
Zakat
In which country is the city of Mecca, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, located?
Saudi Arabia
Which holy book do Muslims believe was revealed during Ramadan?
Quran
What is the name of the holiday that Muslims celebrate at the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
What do Muslims call the meal they wake up for before fasting starts?
Shoot
What do we call the evening prayer that Muslims perform during Ramadan after Iftar?
Tarawih
What is the special sweet treat commonly eaten during Ramadan in the Middle East, made of pastry and filled with nuts or dates?
Baklava
Who was the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, who was also the first person to accept Islam?
Khadijah
What is the name of the special prayer that Muslims perform on Eid al-Fitr?
Salat al-Eid
What is the name of the meal that Muslims eat to break their fast at sunset?
Iftar
What is the name of the special night in Ramadan that is considered to be the night when the Quran was first revealed?
Laylat al-Qadr
Which country is famous for a popular Ramadan dish called "Samosas," which are fried pastries filled with meat or vegetables?
India is the right answer because it's the origin but I'll take Somalia b/c ours is the best lol
Which angel is believed to have revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad?
Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)
Which fruit is traditionally eaten to break the fast because of its natural sugars and health benefits?
Dates
What do Muslims do during Ramadan to show kindness and HELP others?
give charity-zakat
What is the Arabic word for “fasting”
Sawm
In which country do Muslims often celebrate Ramadan by decorating their homes with colorful lights and lanterns called "fanoos"?
Egypt
Which Surah in the Quran mentions the importance of fasting during the month of Ramadan?
Surah Al-Baqarah (Verse 183)
Which fruit is often used to break the fast in many countries due to its high water content, making it refreshing and hydrating?
Watermelon
If someone is sick or traveling, are they required to fast?
No, they can make up the fast later.
What is the name of the night prayer that Muslims often perform during the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially in the last part of the night?
Tahajjud
In which country do Muslims celebrate Ramadan by preparing a special dish called "Harira," a soup made with tomatoes, lentils, and meat?
Morocco
What does the Quran say about the Night of Laylat al-Qadr in terms of its importance during Ramadan?
Laylat al-Qadr is "better than a thousand months." (Surah Al-Qadr)
How many hours do Muslims typically fast during Ramadan, depending on the country and the time of year?
Approximately 12-16 hours