Ramadan Trivia

Which religion observes Ramadan?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

How long is Ramadan?

• 1 week

• About 30 days

• 20 days

• 3 weeks

What is Ramadan?

• A holiday celebrating the New Year

• The Islamic month of fasting

• A festival of lights

• A harvest festival

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

• To lose weight

• To feel closer to God and practice self-discipline

• Because eating is not allowed in the summer

• To celebrate a good harvest

How long does the fast last each day?

• From dawn to sunset

• All 24 hours

• From midnight to noon

• Only in the evening

What fasting during Ramadan mean?

• Eating all day

• Not eating or drinking from dawn to sunset

• Only drinking water

• Skipping lunch

When does Ramadan begin each year?

• March 1st

• The 9th month of the Islamic calendar

• The first Saturday in March

• The first day of the Islamic lunar calendar

How is the beginning of Ramadan determined?

• By a government decree

• By the Islamic calendar

• By the sighting of the crescent moon

• By a vote among community leaders

What is the first meal before fasting called?

• Breakfast

• Iftar

• Suhoor

• Midnight snack

Does everyone have to fast no matter what?

• No, there are exceptions for those who can’t fast

• Yes, everyone must fast no matter what

• Only children can skip fasting

• Only rich people have to fast