High Five Facts - Ramadan

The video provides an overview of Ramadan, a significant month in the Islamic calendar. It explains that Ramadan lasts over a month and its date changes annually due to the lunar calendar. Fasting from dawn to sunset is a key practice, with meals at sunrise (suhoor) and sunset (iftar). Not all Muslims fast; exemptions include children, pregnant women, and the unwell. Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and family. The video also covers the historical context of fasting, which began in 624 CE, and the importance of Laylat al-Qadr, the night the Quran was revealed. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid ul-Fitr.

What is the reason for the changing date of Ramadan each year?

• It is based on the solar calendar.

• It is fixed and does not change.

• It is decided by the government.

• It is based on the lunar calendar.

What is the meal called that Muslims have at sunrise during Ramadan?

• Suhoor

• Zakat

• Eid

• Iftar

Which of the following groups is generally exempt from fasting during Ramadan?

• Athletes

• Healthy adults

• Pregnant women

• Teenagers

When did the practice of fasting during Ramadan begin?

• In 624 CE

• In 700 CE

• In 610 CE

• In 632 CE

What is Laylat al-Qadr known as?

• The Night of Peace

• The Night of Power

• The Night of Prayer

• The Night of Fasting