Islamic Holidays and Celebrations

This is a calendar that Muslims use for their celebrations.
It follows the phases or movements of the moon.

• The Hijri Calendar

• The Gregorian Calendar

• The Sun Dial

There are 6 Pillars or holy obligations and practices in Islam.

• True!

• False, there are only 5 Pillars.

• False, there are only 10 commandments.

In Islam, they call their one and only true God __________.

• Muhammed

• Jesus Christ

• Allah

Before their prayers, each Muslim should be purified.

They purify or keep themselves clean by washing their hands, feet, faces, and heads.

• True!

• False, they don't need to purify themselves.

• False, only the elderly people purify themselves.

Ramadan is the season when Muslims do fasting.

When they fast, they do not eat or drink.

• True! They also use this time for self-reflection.

• False, they eat and drink but do not think of bad thoughts.

• False, they are allowed to eat pork.

Visiting this holy place is a requirement for all Muslims to lead a happy and good life.

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Cebu

This is the Arabic term for festivals.

• Sawm

• Hajj

• Eid