Basic Understanding
This is the name of the meal Muslims eat before dawn during Ramadan.
Suhoor!
The Islamic calendar is based on this cycle (as opposed to the Western solar calendar).
Lunar Cycle!
Ramadan is the month when this holy book was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Qur’an!
Are muslims allowed to drink during the fasting period
YES!
This common greeting means “Have a blessed Ramadan.”
Ramadan Mubarak!
Muslims fast during Ramadan from these two times of day.
Dawn to Sunset!
Because of the lunar calendar, Ramadan shifts this amount of time each year.
About 10–11 days earlier every year!
This special night in Ramadan is considered “better than a thousand months.”
Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power)
Muslims around the world break their fast with this fruit, following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad
Date!
Where do a lot of people go to pray during Ramadan?
The Masjid
This is the name of the meal Muslims eat to break their fast after sunset.
Iftar!
The end of Ramadan is celebrated with this major holiday.
Eid al-Fitr
Fasting is one of these fundamental acts that form the core of Islamic practice.
The Five Pillars of Islam!
Many Muslims give charity during Ramadan, including this obligatory charitable donation.
Zakat(Charity)!
At what age do people start fasting for Ramadan?
12-15 years old(puberty)
Muslims determine the start of Ramadan by sighting this in the sky.
The New Crescent Moon!
This physical benefit often occurs during Ramadan, as fasting can help the body regulate sugar levels and digestive rest.
Improved metabolism / digestive reset?
If you are sick during Ramadan, do you still fast?
No!
Many Muslims use the month of Ramadan to read this entire religious text, often completing it by reading a portion each day
Quran!
Am I allowed to "make up" fasts during Ramadan?
Yes! If you are sick and were not able to fast, you can make up days whenever you get the chance to.
Does every single Muslim have to fast, no matter what
NO!
This Arabic word means “fasting,” referring to the act of abstaining from food, drink, and other things during Ramadan.
(Sawm)
When was the first Ramadan?
624 CE!
Muslims gather nightly during Ramadan to pray these extended prayers at the mosque.
Taraweeh Prayers!
In many Muslim-majority cultures, these lanterns are hung during Ramadan as decorations.
Fanous lanterns!