Mentorles Ramadan

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RAMADAN

Are you participating in Ramadan this year?

Yes

No

Have you ever fasted?

Yes

No

Fasting in other religions

Fasting is not only a part of Islam. People of other religions also fast. They do this to strengthen their faith. In Judaism, Jews fast during Yom Kippur, which lasts for one day. Fasting also occurs in Buddhism.

In Christianity, there is a fasting period of forty days every year, leading up to Easter. However, eating and drinking still occur during this time. Only luxury foods like meat and candy are not eaten.

How long do Christians fast?

1. 30 days
2. 40 days
3. 20 days
4. 10 days

Fasting

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the fasting month for Muslims. During this time, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink between sunrise and sunset.

This year, Ramadan begins on friday or saturday. However, this is likely, as the exact start date depends on the position of the moon.

In which month does Ramadan take place according to the Islamic calendar?

1. 7e month
2. 8e month
3. 9e month
4. 10e month

New moon

The calendar we use in the Netherlands is based on the sun. The Islamic calendar is based on the moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts 29 or 30 days.

The fasting month begins when the first sliver of the new moon is visible. This can vary by country, for example, due to cloudy skies. Each year, Ramadan shifts forward by about eleven days. This is because months in the Islamic calendar are shorter.

The calendar we use in the Netherlands is based on the ____.

1. Moon
2. Sun

Suikerfeest= Eid

Fasting lasts from sunrise to sunset. Children, as well as sick or very elderly people, do not have to fast. Some children participate for a few days to practice for later. After sunset, there is the Iftar. That is the Arabic word for 'meal.' Ramadan ends when the moon is completely full again. This is celebrated for three days with the Sugar Feast, or Eid el-Fitr in Arabic.

Many sweet treats are eaten to celebrate the end of Ramadan. People go to the mosque for the special Eid prayer. Families and friends invite each other to come and eat, and they wear their finest clothes.

True

FALSE

The celebration after Ramadan is called the Eid

During Ramadan, Muslims fast between sunset and sunrise.

Ramadan begins on the same date every year.

Fasting is not only a part of faith in Islam.

During Ramadan, you are allowed to drink tea during the day.

The weather does not affect the date of Ramadan.