Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Celebrations

What is Ramadan?

• It is a celebration of Diwali: Rama and Sita

• It is the month of fasting for Muslims all around the world

• It is a Butterfly season: Musim Rama-Rama

• It is Muslim's New Year

How long is Ramadan?

• It lasts for a month (30 days)

• Depending on the weather

• Between sun rise and sunset

• 1 year

What is the importance of fasting for Muslims?

• To lose weight

• To strengthen the mind over hunger

• Fasting helps to cleanse the internal body

• Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer and doing good deeds

What happens during Ramadan?

• Muslims are not allowed to eat and drink during sunrise until sunset

• Muslims are not allowed to sleep during the day

• Muslims are allowed to eat dates before a meal

• Muslims decorate their house with lucky red papers and hang mango leaves in front of their house

Which statement is TRUE?

• Ramadan follows a lunar calendar

• Ramadan follows a solar calendar

What is the name of the meal Muslims have before dawn?

• Soup hold

• Suhoor

• Soonor

• Suthoor

The meal that comes after sunset is known as:

• Iftar

• Tikar

• Ikan

• Irfan

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting and Pilgrimage to Mecca

• Fighting, Praying, Chasing, Painting and Picnic in Mecca

Which month is Ramadan in Islamic Calendar?

• First of course, it is the New Year for Islam

• Somewhere in the middle

• 9th

• 6th

Who does not fast during Ramadan?

• Children, athletes, dancers and tall people

• Overweight individuals between the age of 10-15

• Children, pregnant women, the elderly and sick people

• Depends on individual choice