Understanding Ramadan: A Quiz for Kids

What does "fasting" mean during Ramadan?

• Eating as much food as possible

• Not eating or drinking from dawn to sunset

• Sleeping all day long

• Going to school early

Which month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan?

• The 5th month

• The 8th month

• The 9th month

• The 12th month

What is the name of the meal eaten before dawn to start the fast in Ramadan?

• Iftar

• Suhoor

• Zakat

• Tarawih

What is the name of the meal eaten to break the fast at sunset during Ramadan?

• Suhoor

• Sadaqah

• Iftar

• Laylatul Qadr

What is "Zakat" in Ramadan?

• A type of food eaten during Ramadan

• A special prayer done at night

• Giving a portion of money to help poor people

• A holiday celebrated after Ramadan

Which of the following best describes why Muslims fast during Ramadan?

• To lose weight and stay healthy

• To feel closer to Allah and practice self-control

• Because there is no food available

• To stay awake all night

During Ramadan, a child is sick and cannot fast. What should happen according to fasting rules?

• The child must fast even when sick

• The child is allowed to skip fasting and make it up later when healthy

• The child must pay a fine for not fasting

• The child must fast only half the day

How does giving charity during Ramadan help the community?

• It makes the person giving charity famous

• It helps poor people get food and basic needs they cannot afford

• It allows people to eat more during the day

• It makes Ramadan end sooner

Which of the following actions would break a fast during Ramadan?

• Reading the Quran

• Praying Salah

• Drinking water during daylight hours

• Giving money to charity

Why is Laylatul Qadr considered a very special night during Ramadan?

• It is the night when Muslims eat the most food

• It is believed to be the night the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad

• It is the night when Ramadan officially begins

• It is the night when all Muslims receive gifts