RRR-Q2

What is the purpose of moon sighting in Islam?

• A) To determine the start of Ramadan
• B) To predict weather patterns
• C) To observe lunar eclipses
• D) None of the above

Who is responsible for verifying and announcing the start of Ramadan based on moon sighting?

• A) Religious scholars
• B) Local communities
• C) Moon sighting committees
• D) All of the above

What does the crescent moon symbolize in Islam?

• A) The end of Ramadan
• B) The beginning of a new Islamic month
• C) The Hajj pilgrimage
• D) The birth of the Prophet Muhammad

Which term refers to the special prayers performed during Ramadan evenings?

• A) Fajr
• B) Isha
• C) Taraweeh
• D) Dhuhr

What is the Islamic lunar calendar called?

• A) Gregorian calendar
• B) Solar calendar
• C) Lunar calendar
• D) Hijri calendar

What role do moon sighting committees play in determining the start of Ramadan?

• A) They provide religious rulings
• B) They observe the crescent moon
• C) They issue official announcements
• D) All of the above

What term refers to the process of observing the crescent moon to determine the start of Ramadan?

• A) Ru'iyat al-Hilal
• B) Salah
• C) Suhoor
• D) Iftar

Which term refers to the crescent moon in Arabic?

• A) رؤية الهلال
• B) الصلاة
• C) الهلال
• D) الزكاة

What are the special prayers performed during Ramadan evenings called in Arabic?

• A) الهلال
• B) الصلاة
• C) صلاة التراويح
• D) الزكاة

Who participates in the process of moon sighting to determine Ramadan's start?

• A) Religious scholars only
• B) Government officials only
• C) Local communities and religious authorities
• D) Astronomers only