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WorksheetsRamadan Celebrations in Istanbul
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 29mins
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During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of people all over the world come (a) every (b) to celebrate the breaking of the fast, iftar. Every (c) has different (d) , so we sent Miranda to the streets of Istanbul to (e) how fasting is celebrated here.
Fasting is one (a) the five pillars of Islam. It's almost time (b) iftar here in Istanbul and Sultanahmet Square is (c) . There are families, couples and groups of friends. Everyone brought something (d) share.
The dinner table is (a) important for us (b) Ramadan. Guests arrive and the dinner tables get so (c) . It really is the most (d) time (e) the year.
As dusk (a) , the call to prayer rings out and minarets (b) up the (c) . It's time to have some (d) . There are hundreds of (e) in this bazaar.
The stores were (a) by the Metropolitan Municipality as a mini-neighborhood, offering a glimpse (b) traditions, food, art and crafts. It'll be here for the (c) month of Ramadan. Most of the people here have (d) broken their fast, so, unsurprisingly, they're (e) straight for the food stalls, and so am I.
crowded, packed
traditions
to share
to celebrate
fasting
What is one of the five pillars of Islam?
Fasting
Dancing
Praying
Feasting
What is the significance of the dinner table during Ramadan?
It is not important
It is where guests arrive
It is where fasting is broken
It is where dancing happens
What is Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul known for?
Being empty
Being quiet
Being colorful
Being crowded
What is the art form demonstrated at the bazaar?
Painting
Sculpting
Marbling
Pottery
What is the main reason for Parind Emir to promote his traditional art?
To get famous
To make money
To retire early
To pass it on to future generations
What is the bazaar a great opportunity for people to learn more about?
Fashion
Computers
Different specialities
Cars
What is the art of marbling a heritage from?
The Greeks
The Egyptians
The Romans
The Ottomans
What is the atmosphere like in Sultanahmet Square during Ramadan?
Quiet
Boring
Empty
Crowded
What is the significance of the call to prayer at dusk?
Time to sleep
Time to pray
Time to have fun
Time to eat
What is the purpose of the Bazaar set up by the Metropolitan Municipality?
To sell cars
To offer a glimpse into traditions
To showcase technology
To promote dancing
What is the feeling of Ramadan according to some people?
More boring
More spiritual
More noisy
More colorful
