What is the difference between Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr?

Ramadan is the month of fasting, Eid Al-Fitr breaks the fast

Why doesn't Ramadan fall on the same date/time every year?

Because of the cycle of the moon

What is the purpose of fasting during Ramadan?

To practice self-control, humility, empathy, and generosity

Obligatory form of charity/donation

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1
What is the difference between Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr?
Eid Al-Fitr is the month long fast, Ramadan breaks the fast
Ramadan is the month of fasting, Eid Al-Fitr breaks the fast
Eid starts the fast and Ramadan marks the end of the fast
They are two different names for the same celebration
2
Why doesn't Ramadan fall on the same date/time every year?
Because people choose the month to fast on their own
To align with weather patterns
Because of the cycle of the moon
Because of daylight savings time
3
What does the term "sawm" mean?
To abstain
To pray
To fast
To indulge
4
What does "Iftar" or "fatoor" mean?
The beginning of the fast at sunrise
A popular dish eaten during Eid Al-Fitr
Breaking the fast at sunset
The celebration at the end of the month of Ramadan
5
Which of the following is not considered a part of Ramadan?
Fasting
Exercise
Acts of Charity
Working to quit bad habits
6
True or False: a phrase you can use to wish someone a happy Eid is "Eid Mubarak"
False
Night of Prayers
True
Night of Strength
7
Of the 7 billion people in the world, approximately how many of them fast during Ramadan?
1.9 billion
1.2 billion
1.6 billion
2 billion
8
What month is Ramadan on the Islamic calendar?
9th
7th
6th
1st
9
What is the purpose of fasting during Ramadan?
To practice self-control, humility, empathy, and generosity
To cleanse the body of toxins, evil & sin
To make a political statement
To discipline yourself for past mistakes or bad decisions
10
What is Zakat?
A month on the Islamic calendar
A City
Obligatory form of charity/donation
A popular dish
11
Which city/country has the longest fast of 2019 (20.45 hours)?
Athens, Greece
Murmansk, Russia
Dehli, India
Seattle, Washington
12
How many days does Ramadan last?
60 days
7-10 days
21 days
29-30 days
13
What month comes after Ramadan?
Shawwal
Shaban
Rabi'l
Muharram
14
True or False: Ramadan only requires you to abstain from food
True
False
15
Which city/country has the shortest fast of 2019 ( 11 hours)?
Sanaa, Yemen
Los Angeles, USA
Santiago, Chile
Ushuaia, Argentina

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