Ramadan (nearpod)

When does Ramadan occur?

• the 5th month of the Islamic calendar

• the 8th month of the Islamic calendar

• the 9th month of the Islamic calendar

• the 2nd month of the Islamic calendar

1,400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad received the Qur'an (Islam's sacred book believed to be the word of God).

• True

• False

What kind of decorations do we see during Ramadan? (2 answers)

• Windows decorated with stars

• Traditional stickers on windows

• Traditional lanterns called fanoos.

• Traditional lights called noobas.

During the last ten days of Ramadan, Laylat-al-Qadr, or "The Night of Destiny or Power," involves intense _______.

• eating

• fasting

• sleeping

• praying

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to ______, ending Ramadan.

• break the fast

• sleep all night

• eat a big feast all by yourself

• be nice to family members

Adult Muslims fast from dusk until dawn during Ramadan. What does the word "fast" mean?

• They don't eat anything.

• They race to see who is the fastest.

• They eat the most food they can in a day.

• They sleep, wake up and drink water, and quickly go back to sleep.

Adults do not participate in fasting if they: ______, ______, or ______. (3 answers)

• are pregnant

• don't want to

• are ill

• have diabetes

What is the meal after sunset called?

• Suhoor

• Iftar