Ramadan

What are these people doing?

• sitting

• praying

• thinking

• relaxing

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What religion observes Ramadan?

• Christian

• Hindu

• Buddhist

• Islam

Ramadan is in which month of the Islamic calendar?

• sixth month

• ninth month

• tenth month

• twelfth month

When can people eat during Ramadan?

• before sunrise and after sunset

• before sunset and after sunrise

What is Ramadan known for in Islam?

• A month of fasting from sunrise to sunset

• A month of playing sports

• A month of non-stop eating

• A month of swimming

During the month of _____ Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset.

• Ramadan

• Christmas

• Hajj

• Eid

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During Ramadan, what is the meal called that Muslims eat to break their fast?

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Iftar

• Dinner

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

• To enjoy big feasts

• To feel closer to God

• To sleep more

• To prepare for races

How long is Ramadan?

• about four weeks

• a season

• about a year

• fourteen days

What do we fast in Ramadan?

• Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam

• Fasting trains us to have self-discipline

• Fasting increases our level of closeness to God