Information On Ramadan
Vocabulary List
Ramadan and the Lunar CalendarRamadan - the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
Sawm - Arabic word meaning “fasting.”
Suhoor - the pre-dawn breakfast meal eaten before beginning the daily fast.
Iftar - the evening meal, taken after sunset to break the daily fast.
Tarawih - special prayers offered nightly during Ramadan, in which approximately 1/30th of the Qur’an is recited each night.
Eid al-Fitr - Festival at the end of Ramadan, in celebration of completing the month of fasting. This takes place on the 1st day of the next month, Shawal.
PeopleMuhammad — a prophet and righteous person believed by Muslims to be the final messenger of God, whose predecessors are believed to include prophets Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus, among others.
Gabriel — Muslims believe that among God’s many creations are angels. Gabriel is believed to be one of the most important angels, as he was responsible for transmitting God’s divine revelations to all of the human prophets, ending with Muhammad.
PlacesArafat - a place where pilgrims travel to as part of the Hajj. There pilgrims offer prayers throughout the day.
Makkah (Mecca) - the sacred city of Muslims, in modernday Saudi Arabia, where the Ka'bah is located.
Mina - a place where pilgrims camp, located on the outskirts of Makkah.
Muzdalifa - a place where pilgrims stay overnight and pray during the Hajj.
Safa and Marwah - two hills near the Ka'bah.
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