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Fasting and Feasting
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During Ramadan, Muslims fast from…
Sunset to sunrise
Any 12-hour period of their choosing
Sunrise to sunset
The duration of a fast in Mecca
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The meal to start fasting is called ____ ; the meal to break the fast is called _____.
Halal and zakat
Suhoor and iftar
Sahara and atari
Breakfast and dinner
3
The last 10 days of Ramadan (Nights of Power) are very special for Muslims. Why?
The fasts are two hours longer than usual
Revelation of the Quran
Birth of Prophet Muhammad
The Haj pilgrimage takes place
4
Eid ul Fitr is one of two major festivals celebrated by all Muslim communities. What’s the other?
Eid Milad (Prophet’s Birthday)
Eid Quran (Revelation of Quran)
Eid al-Adha (Hajj pilgrimage)
Eid Nowrooz (Harvest)
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A popular fast in India is Karwa Chauth. Why is it observed?
For the well-being and longevity of spouses
To purify the body and soul ahead of the new year
For the forgiveness of sins
To maintain a healthy lifestyle
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What’s the original meaning of the word “Lent”?
Atonement
Celebration
Spring
Restraint
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Members of which faith fast in the month of Ala from sunrise to sunset?
Bahai
Jain
Buddhist
Hindu
8
What combination of colors is usually found on the flags of Muslim-majority countries?
Green/Red/White
Black/Green/Red
Green/White/Yellow
Black/Red/White
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Eid ul-Fitr gifts are usually given to kids and immediate family. What are these gifts called?
Eidi
Zakat
Fitrana
Baklava
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What is the name of the Jewish fast?
Rosh Hashana
Yom Kippur
Shavuot
Passover
