Qur'an & Revelation
This is the first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Qur’an
What is “Iqra” (Read)?
In Turkey, this festive sweet made from syrup and layered dough is often eaten after Iftar
What is baklava?
Muslims often break their fast with this fruit, following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
This is the famous battle that took place in Ramadan in 624 CE
What is the Battle of Badr?
Muslims must stop eating and drinking at this prayer time to begin the fast
What is Fajr?
This angel brought revelation to the Prophet (PBUH) during Ramadan
Who is Jibreel (Gabriel)?
This is a popular drink served during Iftar in the UAE, made from dried fruits and dates
What is Qamar al-Din (apricot juice)?
The Islamic calendar is based on this astronomical cycle
What is the lunar cycle?
Muslims peacefully entered this holy city during Ramadan in 630 CE
What is Mecca?
The fast is opened at this sunset prayer
What is Maghrib?
This is the cave on this mountain where the first revelation occurred
What is the cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nour?
In this country, lanterns called “Fanoos” are a famous Ramadan decoration
What is Egypt?
This is the charity that becomes obligatory at the end of Ramadan before Eid prayer
What is Zakat al-Fitr?
This Andalusian city fell to Muslim forces in Ramadan in 711 during the conquest of Iberia
What is Cordoba?
The act of brushing your teeth will break your fast only if you do this
What is swallow toothpaste or water?
This is the Surah in which Laylat al-Qadr is described as “better than a thousand months"
What is Surah Al-Qadr?
In this country, Muslims traditionally eat Suhoor with a sweet porridge called “Harira"
What is Morocco?
This is the mosque in which prayer during Ramadan is worth 1,000 months
What is Al-Aqsa Mosque?
This Muslim general led the forces that defeated the Byzantines at Yarmouk
Who is Khalid ibn al-Walid?
This is the Arabic term for the intention that must be made before fasting begins
What is Niyyah?
The first five verses revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belong to this Surah
What is Surah Al-Alaq?
In this country, observers eat a communal meal during Ramadan called “Buka Puasa Bersama”
What is Indonesia?
Ramadan comes from the Arabic root "ramada," which means this
What is intense heat, dryness, or scorching heat?
This is the Islamic empire that ruled much of the Muslim world when Taraweeh prayer was organized in congregation
What is the Rashidun Caliphate?
This Arabic term refers to making up missed fasting days after Ramadan
What is Qada?