Ramadan Basics
What is the lunar month before Ramadan called?
Sha’ban
At what time does fasting begin each day?
At Fajr (dawn)
Which holy book was revealed during Ramadan?
The Quran
What is the name of the decorative lantern commonly used during Ramadan in Egypt?
fanoos
What is the Islamic calendar used to determine the month of Ramadan?
The Hijri (lunar) calendar.
How do Muslims determine the start of Ramadan each year?
By moon sighting
What is the first thing Muslims are encouraged to eat when breaking their fast?
Dates and water
On which odd night of the last ten days of Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr most likely to occur?
the 27th
Which country is known for its Ramadan tradition of firing a cannon to signal Iftar?
Egypt! (and also practiced in other countries like UAE, Lebanon, and Jordan).
What is the term for someone who completes reading the entire Quran during Ramadan?
A Khatm (completion of the Quran)
Which Surah in the Quran specifically mentions Ramadan and fasting?
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185)
If someone is traveling during Ramadan, what options do they have regarding fasting?
They can either fast or postpone the fast and make it up later (Qada), as traveling allows for an exemption.
Which famous battle in Islamic history took place during Ramadan in 624 CE?
The Battle of Badr.
Which sweet dessert is commonly eaten in Egypt during Ramadan, made from shredded phyllo dough and often filled with cream or nuts?
Konafa.
hat is the name of the charity given before Eid to purify one’s fast and help those in need?
Zakat al-Fitr.
What is the night called that is better than a thousand months?
Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Decree)
What is the compensation for intentionally breaking a fast without a valid reason?
Fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people (Kaffarah)
Which Prophet fasted for 40 days as part of his devotion to Allah?
Prophet Musa (Moses).
What is the name of the person who traditionally wakes people up for Suhoor by beating a drum in some Middle Eastern and North African countries?
Mesaharaty.
Which Sunnah act is recommended when breaking the fast?
Breaking the fast with dates and water, then praying Maghrib
What is the act of making up missed fasts called?
Qada
On which two days is fasting forbidden in Islam?
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Which Caliph was the first to compile the Quran into a single book format, ensuring its preservation?
Caliph Abu Bakr, under the recommendation of Umar ibn al-Khattab and carried out by Zaid ibn Thabit.
Which Muslim-majority country experiences the longest fasting hours during some years?
→ Iceland (where fasting can last up to 20-22 hours in summer).
According to Hadith, what will happen to the gates of Jannah (Paradise) and Jahannam (Hell) during Ramadan?
The gates of Paradise will be opened, and the gates of Hell will be closed (Sahih Bukhari & Muslim).