Comprehension- Celebrating Ramadan

Ramadan is celebrated by people of the same __________.

• age

• family

• religion

• country

What marks the beginning

of Ramadan?

• the first day of spring

• harvest moon

• darkness

• the moon

Muslims fast so they can _____________.

• go to school and work.

• eat and drink as usual

• focus on why their faith is important

• donate their money clothes and food

What might some Muslims do instead of fasting during Ramadan?

• continue going to work or school

• donate to help people in need

• wake up before sunrise to eat a meal

• connect with their family and community

During Ramadan, Muslims will ________.

• speak badly about people

• stay home from work or school

• spend time with family only

• hold back from arguing with people

A night caller's job is to__________.

• visit houses to get candy

• cook a meal before sunrise

• wake people up for suhoor

• give food to the community

Iftar is ________________ during Ramadan.

• the evening meal

• candy people eat

• colorful clothes kids wear

• the meal before sunrise

What happens when the crescent moon rises in the sky?

• Ed-al-Fitr is over

• Children sing songs

• A cannon fires on television

• The holiday of Ramadan is over

Which of the following supports the idea that Ramadan is a time to celebrate the community?

• Families help other families in need.

• Many people spend time praying and fasting.

• Children wear colorful clothes and sing songs.

• Some people set alarm clocks for before sunrise.

Why did the author write this text?

• to tell a story about one family’s celebration

• to describe why Ramadan is the best holiday

• to explain all the beliefs of the religion of Islam

• to give information about the holiday of Ramadan