Ramadan is a special month for Muslims, where they fast from sunrise to sunset. The fast is broken each evening with a meal called iftar.
During Ramadan, Muslims focus on self-discipline, kindness, and gratitude. It is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and acts of charity. This month is also about community, praying together, and sharing meals.
Muslims believe that during Ramadan, their prayers are more powerful, and they seek forgiveness and blessings.
Here are some Ramadan trivia questions to provide you with more knowledge about the significance of the month.
Ramadan Trivia Questions for Kids
Q. What is the name of the month in which Ramadan occurs?
A. Ramadan.
Q. What is the meal called that is eaten before dawn during Ramadan?
A. Suhoor.
Q. What is the meal called that breaks the fast at sunset during Ramadan?
A. Iftar.
Q. Which Islamic calendar month follows Ramadan?
A. Shawwal.
Q. What is the name of the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan?
A. Eid al-Fitr.
Q. What is the name of the pre-dawn meal that helps sustain Muslims throughout the day during Ramadan?
A. Suhoor.
Q. What is the term for fasting during Ramadan in Islam?
A. Sawm.
Q. Which significant night during Ramadan is known for being the Night of Decree or Destiny?
A. Laylat al-Qadr.
Q. How many days does Ramadan typically last?
A. 29 or 30 days.
Q. What is the name of the religious practice of giving to charity that is especially emphasized during Ramadan?
A. Zakat al-Fitr.
Q. What is the name of the prayer that Muslims perform in congregation during Ramadan nights?
A. Tarawih.
Q. What does the term “iftar” literally mean in Arabic?
A. To break the fast.
Q. In which city was the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan?
A. Mecca.
Q. What is the name of the fasting period that starts at dawn and ends at sunset during Ramadan?
A. Fajr to Maghrib fast.
Q. What is the name of the special prayer performed at dawn during Ramadan?
A. Fajr prayer.
Q. Which day of the week is considered the most significant for communal prayers during Ramadan?
A. Friday (Jumu’ah).
Q. What is the name of the special food traditionally eaten to break the fast in many Muslim cultures?
A. Dates.
Q. Which companion of Prophet Muhammad is known for his devotion during Ramadan and is mentioned in the Hadith?
A. Abdullah ibn Abbas.
Q. What is the term for the fast-breaking meal that is often shared with family and friends during Ramadan?
A. Iftar.
Q. What is the significance of fasting during Ramadan in Islam?
A. It is a time for spiritual reflection, increased devotion, and self-discipline.
Q. What is the name of the annual pilgrimage that Muslims perform, which is a pillar of Islam and can coincide with Ramadan?
A. Hajj.
Q. What is the name of the celebratory meal eaten after the conclusion of Ramadan?
A. Eid al-Fitr meal.
Q. What is the name of the Islamic calendar used to determine the start of Ramadan?
A. Hijri or lunar calendar.
Q. What is the term for the dawn-to-dusk fasting rule in Ramadan?
A. Sawm al-Ramadan.
Q. What is the name of the charity given at the end of Ramadan to help those in need?
A. Zakat al-Fitr.
Q. What is the name of the Islamic holy book that was first revealed during Ramadan?
A. The Quran.
Q. What is the term for the act of reading or reciting the Quran frequently during Ramadan?
A. Quranic recitation.
Q. What does the phrase “Ramadan Mubarak” mean?
A. Blessed Ramadan.
Q. How do Muslims traditionally break their fast at iftar?
A. By eating dates and drinking water.
Q. What is the name of the night when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad?
A. Laylat al-Qadr.
Q. What is the significance of performing extra prayers during Ramadan nights?
A. To seek closeness to Allah and spiritual growth.
Q. What is the practice of giving food to the poor and needy during Ramadan called?
A. Sadaqah.
Q. What is the name of the sunrise prayer that is performed before the start of the fasting period during Ramadan?
A. Fajr prayer.
Q. What is the Arabic term for the early morning meal during Ramadan?
A. Suhoor.
Q. What is the name of the festival that marks the end of Ramadan and includes special prayers and feasting?
A. Eid al-Fitr.
Q. What is the term for the fast-breaking meal during Ramadan that usually starts with dates and water?
A. Iftar.
Q. During Ramadan, what time does the fast typically start each day?
A. Fajr (dawn).
Q. What is the name of the prayer performed after the Iftar meal during Ramadan?
A. Maghrib prayer.
Q. What does the term “Ramadan” literally mean in Arabic?
A. Scorching or burning.
Q. What is the name of the special Ramadan night prayer performed after the Isha prayer?
A. Tarawih prayer.
Q. What is the significance of fasting during Ramadan for Muslims?
A. It is a means of spiritual purification and developing self-control.
Q. What is the name of the book that Muslims believe was revealed during the month of Ramadan?
A. The Quran.
Q. Which Prophet is known for receiving revelations during Ramadan?
A. Prophet Muhammad.
Q. What is the term used to describe the final ten days of Ramadan, which are considered especially significant?
A. The last ten nights.
Q. What is the name of the charity given to the poor at the end of Ramadan?
A. Zakat al-Fitr.
Q. What is the name of the prayer that Muslims perform at night during the last ten days of Ramadan?
A. Tahajjud.
Q. What does the term “Laylat al-Qadr” translate to in English?
A. The Night of Decree.
Q. In which month does Ramadan begin in the Islamic calendar?
A. Ramadan begins in the ninth month.
Q. What is the common practice in many Muslim cultures to break the fast at Iftar?
A. Eating dates and drinking water.
Q. How many times a day are Muslims required to fast during Ramadan?
A. From dawn until sunset.
Q. What is the name of the Islamic holy month that precedes Ramadan?
A. Sha’ban.
Q. What is the term for the spiritual reflection and increased devotion practiced during Ramadan?
A. Taqwa.
Q. What is the name of the celebration that marks the beginning of Ramadan?
A. Ramadan’s start is not marked by a specific celebration but by the sighting of the moon.
Q. What do Muslims often use to help break their fast at Iftar in addition to dates?
A. Water, fruit, or traditional dishes.
Q. What is the Arabic term for the evening meal that ends the fast each day during Ramadan?
A. Iftar.
Q. What is the name of the special prayer offered on Fridays during Ramadan?
A. Jumu’ah prayer.
Q. Which night of Ramadan is considered to be the most auspicious for prayer and seeking forgiveness?
A. Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Decree).
Q. How do Muslims typically observe the last ten days of Ramadan?
A. With intensified worship and seeking forgiveness.
Q. What is the Arabic word for the fasting month that Muslims observe?
A. Ramadan.
Q. What is the traditional greeting exchanged among Muslims during Ramadan?
A. Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem.
Q. What is the name of the community meal often shared during Ramadan to foster social bonds?
A. Iftar meal.
Q. What type of fast-breaking food is commonly used to break the fast in many cultures?
A. Dates.
Q. What is the name of the first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan?
A. The first verses of Surah Al-Alaq.
Q. What is the practice of giving charity to the less fortunate, emphasized during Ramadan, called?
A. Sadaqah.
Q. What is the name of the ritual washing that Muslims perform before the daily prayers, including during Ramadan?
A. Wudu.
Q. What is the significance of the “Night of Power” or “Laylat al-Qadr” during Ramadan?
A. It is believed to be the night when the Quran was first revealed and is considered the holiest night of the year.
Q. What is the name of the Islamic practice of performing additional prayers at night during Ramadan?
A. Tarawih.
Q. What is the Arabic term for the charity given during Ramadan to purify one’s wealth?
A. Zakat.
Q. What is the name of the fasting period that occurs during Ramadan, beginning from dawn until sunset?
A. Sawm.
Q. What is the Arabic name for the special night that is believed to be one of the last ten nights of Ramadan and is considered the Night of Decree?
A. Laylat al-Qadr.
Q. What is the traditional dish often eaten to break the fast, particularly in Middle Eastern countries?
A. Dates.
Q. What is the name of the Islamic calendar that determines the timing of Ramadan?
A. Hijri or lunar calendar.
Q. What significant event in Islamic history is commemorated during Ramadan?
A. The revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
Q. What is the term for the pre-dawn meal that helps Muslims sustain themselves throughout the day during Ramadan?
A. Suhoor.
Q. What is the practice called when Muslims increase their acts of worship and reading of the Quran during Ramadan?
A. Ibadah (worship).
Q. What is the name of the fast-breaking meal that is eaten immediately after sunset during Ramadan?
A. Iftar.
Q. How long is the fasting period during Ramadan each day, from dawn to sunset?
A. Approximately 12-16 hours, depending on the location and time of year.
Q. What is the name of the additional prayer performed during Ramadan nights that is not obligatory but highly recommended?
A. Tarawih prayer.
Q. What is the traditional greeting used by Muslims to wish each other during Ramadan?
A. Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem.
Q. What is the name of the charity given to the poor and needy before Eid al-Fitr?
A. Zakat al-Fitr.
Q. What is the Arabic word for fasting?
A. Sawm.
Q. What is the primary purpose of fasting during Ramadan according to Islamic teachings?
A. To develop self-discipline, self-control, and empathy for the less fortunate.
Q. What type of special prayers are performed in congregation during the nights of Ramadan?
A. Tarawih prayers.
Q. What is the name of the pre-fast meal that is often eaten in the early hours of the morning during Ramadan?
A. Suhoor.
Q. What is the name of the celebration that Muslims participate in to mark the end of Ramadan?
A. Eid al-Fitr.
Q. What is the name of the night considered to be the most spiritually significant during Ramadan, often observed with extra prayers and recitations?
A. Laylat al-Qadr.
Q. What is the practice of giving voluntary charity during Ramadan called?
A. Sadaqah.
Q. What is the name of the morning prayer performed before the fasting period begins?
A. Fajr prayer.
Q. What type of food is typically consumed to break the fast during Ramadan in many cultures?
A. Dates and water.
Q. What is the Islamic term for the process of purification and cleanliness before performing prayers?
A. Wudu (ablution).
Q. What significant religious text is recited and memorized more frequently during Ramadan?
A. The Quran.
Q. What is the term for the special observance of seeking forgiveness and blessings during the final ten nights of Ramadan?
A. I’tikaf.
Q. What is the Arabic term for the fasting month that Muslims observe?
A. Ramadan.
Q. What type of fast is observed during Ramadan that is different from other types of fasting?
A. A dawn-to-dusk fast.
Q. What is the name of the special prayer offered in congregation after the Maghrib prayer on the first day of Eid al-Fitr?
A. Eid prayer.
Q. What is the name of the tradition of breaking the fast by eating a meal together with family and friends?
A. Iftar.
Q. What is the name of the reward promised by Allah for observing the fast during Ramadan with sincerity?
A. Forgiveness and paradise.
Q. What is the practice of abstaining from specific physical needs, such as eating and drinking, called during Ramadan?
A. Fasting.
Q. What is the name of the charity given to those in need before the end of Ramadan?
A. Zakat al-Fitr.
In summary, Ramadan is a special time for Muslims marked by fasting, prayer, and giving to those in need.
These practices strengthen community bonds and promote self-discipline, making it a meaningful and reflective month for everyone who observes it.
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