1. What significant event took place in the last 10 days of Ramadan according to Islam? The holy Quran was first revealed
2. What is Zakat al-Fitr? Charity given before Eid prayer
3. What is the Arabic word for mosque? Masjid
4. How long does Ramadan last? 30 days
5. Which of these groups of people are exempt from fasting? All of the above
6. What meal is traditionally eaten before the start of the fast? Suhoor
7. What is the small crescent moon used to mark Islamic months called? Hilal
8. How many people in the world take part in Ramadan? 1.6 billion
9. Which prayer marks the time to break the fast? Maghrib
10. Fasting during Ramadan is which of the 5 pillars in Islam? Fourth
11. Ramadan stems from an Arabic word ramad which means what? Dryness
12. Which act invalidates the fast? Eating intentionally
13. Which country is known for its Ramadan cannon tradition to signal Iftar? Egypt
14. What is the lantern that is traditionally used during Ramadan called? Fanous
15. What is the Arabic term for intention before fasting? Niyyah
16. The Quran was the only holy book revealed by Allah during the month of Ramadan? False
17. What is the reward of Laylat al-Qadr said to be better than? A thousand months
18. Which continent has the largest Muslim population? Asia
19. What is the greeting commonly exchanged during Ramadan? Ramadan Mubarak
20. It’s okay to chew gum while fasting. False
21. During which month of the Islamic lunar calendar does Ramadan begin? 9th
22. What does “Eid” translate to? Festival or celebration
23. Which angel is believed to have revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad? Jibreel
24. When do Muslims fast during Ramadan? Dawn to sunset
25. What determines the start of Ramadan each year? Sighting of the crescent moon
26. What is a Mesaharati? A person who wakes people up before fast begins to eat and drink
27. Which festival occurs at the end of Ramadan? Eid al-Fitr
28. Which famous battle took place during the month of Ramadan? The Battle of Badr
29. What sweet is traditionally eaten at Iftar in many cultures? Dates
30. What is the name of the Islamic prayer performed five times a day? Salah
31. What is the special nightly prayer performed during Ramadan called? Tarawih
32. What is the name of the Islamic month that follows Ramadan? Shawwal
33. What is the first prayer of the day called? Fajr
34. Which direction do Muslims face during prayer? Toward the Kaaba in Makkah
35. What is the meal after sunset called? Iftar
36. What voluntary charity is especially encouraged during Ramadan? Sadaqah
37. What does the word “Iftar” literally refer to? Breaking the fast
38. Which Islamic month comes before Ramadan? Sha’ban
39. The "Lailat Al Qadr" comes near the end of Ramadan. What does "Lailat Al Qadr" mean? Night of power
40. Which prayer is performed once a week on Friday? Jumu’ah
