Name one of the food and drink categories that are haram
1. the blood of any animal 2. any products from pigs 3. alcohol or any food containing alcohol 4. animals that have not been killed according to sharia law
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What is Eid-al-Fitr?
the Muslim festival at the end of Ramadan (festival of fast-breaking)
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What is Eid-al-Adha?
The Muslim festival at the end of Hajj (festival of sacrifice)
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What calendar do Muslims follow?
The Lunar calendar
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How many days are in a solar calendar?
365
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How many days are in a lunar calendar?
354 (11 days less than the solar)
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What month is Ramadan in the Islamic calendar?
the ninth month
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When was the Qur'an revealed to Muhammad during ramadan?
On the Night of Power
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Name one thing that Muslims abstain from during Ramadan?
eating, drinking, smoking and sexual activity
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Who does not have to fast during Ramadan?
Children, the elderly, menstruating women, pregnant or breastfeeding
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Name a benefit of taking part in Ramadan
improving self-control and discipline having more awareness of the suffering, sick, poor and hungry following the example of the prophet Muhammad repenting for
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What habits other than eating and drinking should Muslims give up during Ramadan?
Swearing and gossiping
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What is the name of the meal that Muslims have to break their fast at the end of each day? Bonus Points!