As we have learned, Ramadan has been happening for a a few weeks now – it began on the the 23rd and will end off on the 23 with a large celebration. Please note down your responses from your Exit Slips along with your newly learned facts!
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Islam uses the Lunar calendar which is based on the phases of the moon. Ramadan is the name of the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan lasts a month. Muslims can’t eat between dawn and dusk. And Muslims can’t drink water or beverages at that time either. They can’t watch tv, can’t play video games, can’t argue, and they can’t eat burgers. These are things I do in my life regularly. It’s not everything I do, but a lot of it is. Ramadan lasts a month exactly.
During the month Muslims focus on not eating, and drinking. They are allowed to give things to charity, and help poor people, and give gifts to family. It’s like a mash-up of Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations. The end of Ramadan is called Eid. People celebrate by saying prayers, visiting family and eating a giant feast. Muslims give gifts to family and friends and wear new clothes.
I would not be able to fast without food or water. I need to eat every 2 hours. The longest I didn’t eat was 7 hours and 30 minutes. That was when I went to the dentist. I don’t want to say much more about that day. It was a horrible day. I can give up tv and video games for a month if I had to. I would not want to, but I could do it. The giant feast at the end sounds good. I dislike dates, so definitely not eat them.
10 New Facts about Ramadan
1) I learned that Ramadan is not a holiday, but it a special month.
2) Muslim can’t eat or drink between dawn and dusk unless you are a child, sick, pregnant or poor and hungry.
3) People who Ramadan use a different calendar than us which is a lunar calendar.
4) Muslims follow the religion called Islam.
5) The holy book for Islam is called the Quran.
6) During Ramadan month, you can’t argue, watch tv, play video games, etc.
7) Islam has 5 pillars, which are Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting and Pilgrimages to Mecca.
8) Muslims can’t smoke during Ramadan.
9) During Ramadan you can study and learn Islamic knowledge
10) If anyone in a Muslim country does not follow some of these rules during Ramadan, they can be punished with up to 150 hours of community service, go to jail possibly, they can be fined or can be beaten up.
Lorenzo’s Ramadan Exit Slip
What calendar is used in Islam???
The calendar that they use is called the Islamic calendar.
What is Ramadan???
Ramadan is a month of fasting for Muslims. They eat and drink a lot early in the morning and late in the night because during the day from dawn to dusk, they are not allowed to eat nor drink because they are fasting. So they consume lots of food early and late every day from April 23 to May 23 which is 30 days. It is also a time where they have to honour the Muslim scripture or Holy Book, called the Quran.
What do Muslims refrain from during the month of Ramadan???
They are against not only from eating foods, but they also have to lower their gaze, arguing or fighting, no swearing, not allowed to waste time on useless activities, and no smoking forever after Ramadan.
How long does Ramadan last???
Ramadan lasts about 30 days from April 23 to May 23.
What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan and why do Muslims fast???
They focus on trying not to eat food, using tobacco, and making sins.
They fast because Ramadan is about self improvement and learning to be grateful for what they have.
What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan?
They celebrate the end of Ramadan by going to the Mosque, eating sweet traditional foods, wearing new clothes, shopping and gift-giving, and social gathering.
Do you think you would be able to fast from food and water???
No, I don’t think I can make it 30 days without eating and drinking because I like to eat a lot now that we are in quarantine. I also wanna drink lots too because I get thirsty by just playing Fortnite.
What did you learn that was interesting???
Well I already knew about it because one of my close friends Mohamed, celebrates it and he has taught me loads of things about Ramadan, but not everything. Things I learned was that it is from April 23 to May 23, (I thought it was from May 9 to June 9) and the dates change every year depending on their calendar. I also Learned that Ramadan requires a specific calendar called the Islamic calendar. Also I did not know that it was about not using tobacco and not to do sinful things. Now I know that they must pray to the Quran during Ramadan. I also learned that they need to eat and drink lots of healthy foods and drinks before sunrise and after sunset to last them through the day. I also needed to know that Ramadan is not just for fasting. It’s about self improvement and learning to not waste food and to be grateful for everything we have in our lives. Muslims celebrate Ramadan all over the world.
Ramadan Reflection & Questions
What calendar is used in Islam?
The calendar that is used in Islam is called the Islamic calendar.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the name of the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture.
What do Muslims refrain from during the month of Ramadan?
They refrain from eating and drinking, lowering gaze, arguing and fighting, smoking, wasting time on useless activities, and not swearing, lying or backbiting.
How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for 1 month.
What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan and why do Muslims fast?
Muslims focus on deep prayer, charity and fasting. Muslims fast because they want to recognize the people who are less fortunate and don’t have as much food as we do. They also fast to cleanse their souls.
What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan?
Muslims celebrate a date called Eid-al Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan. They eat traditional food with their family.
I think if I tried to fast every Ramadan, I think I would get used to fasting and would be able to do it.
10 new things I learned about Ramadan is:
Any mix of people like Muslim and Filipino can fast.
There are roughly 1.5 billion Muslims in the world.
Muslims observe that the month of Ramadan, to mark that Allah, or God, gave the first chapters of the book of Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
The Quran is the Islamic holy book.
Wherever Muslims are in the world, they must face the Kaaba and perform a Salah or Islamic prayer.
The date of Ramadan shifts back about 11 days each year.
On the last day of Ramadan, families and other social gatherings eat traditional dishes, wear new clothes, shop and give gifts.
Dates are usually the first food to break the fast because Muslims believe that Muhammad ate three dates to break his fast.
Halal is an Arabic word which means lawful or permitted.
In some Muslim nations, if you do not fast, you could be sent to jail and could be sentenced.
What calendar is used in Islam?
The Islamic calendar also called the Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar and since a day in the lunar calendar is 11 days slower than a solar calendar so that is why Ramadan doesn’t start at the start of a solar calendar. This year Ramadan started on a Friday which is a holy day for Muslims.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is the month when the first Quran verse was sent and the exact day of when it was revealed is not known but it is called Laylatul Qadr which translates to the night of decree and Muslim scholars say that Laylatul Qadr is on one of the last 10 days of Ramadan and is most likely on an odd date. The Quran was revealed verse by verse from Allah(t) to Muhammed (saws) and the year it was revealed was 610.
What do Muslims refer to rain from during the month of Ramadan?
Muslims refer to it as a sign because it cools the ground and it is a lot harder to fast in the heat and Ramadan is as holy as rain pouring during the summertime and rain is Allah(t) mercy pouring onto Earth relieving people from the heats of most Islamic countries.
How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for a month like for this year (not really year because it is less than a year because the lunar calendar is 11 days shorter per month) it started from April 23rd to May 23rd and in the actual Islamic calendar it is one the 9th month and the month is officially called Ramadan. The 12 months of Ramadan are Muharram, Saffar, Rabiul-Awwal, Rabi-Uthani, Jumadi-ul-awwal, Jumadi-Uthani, Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Zhul-Q’ada, and Zhul-Hijja. Before when Muslims couldn’t see the moon, they would just keep on fasting every day for 30 days and if the moon comes up in that period, they follow that. The first day of Ramadan is called the hijr and it symbolizes when the crescent moon comes out. If you have noticed, in a lot of mosques they have the crescent moon on them.
What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan? What do they fast?
During Ramadan Muslims always focus on religion and praising Allah(t) and reading the Quran. Muslims are supposed to read the entire Quran during Ramadan and if you can’t do it is okay because you could attend a tharabee namaz. (prayer) This prayer is a huge one that takes place at a mosque or at someone’s house and is led by someone who has memorized the entire holy Quran which is exactly 157935 Arabic words! The namaz is in total 20 units and you finish an entire chapter every day which is going to lead to finishing all 30 chapters by the end of Ramadan. Muslims fast for mainly two reasons, first, Muslims fast for Allah(t) to so that they really are sacrificing themselves to Allah(t) and secondly because it shows them how it feels to be poor and not have food like the families in Africa so that they will be more generous now that they know how it feels. Muslims don’t eat or drink anything from sunrise till sunset, the meal Muslims eat before is called Suhoor but sometimes we call it Sehri. The sunset meal is called iftar and at my house it usually is piaghus, fish and vegetable pakora, chicken wrapped around with puff pastry, fries, burgers, barbecue chicken, fried rice, and much more.
What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan?
Eid al- Fitr is what Muslims look forward to celebrating at the end of Ramadan which is a celebration where all you do is eat and enjoy, normally if we were allowed to go outside you would go to all of our friends’ houses one by one and each house would have an entire feast for people and everyone digs in, it is like after never eating you come to food paradise and get to enjoy it with everyone you love. You are prohibited from fasting during Eid because it is the day you receive your reward.
Do you think you would be able to fast from sunrise to sunset?
I am Muslim so I’m able to do it for the entire month without stopping in between and it is because of how much I have fate in Allah(t) and how much I’m willing to sacrifice for Allah(t).
What did you find interesting about Ramadan?
What I found interesting about Ramadan is everything from the fasting and the religion and especially Eid al Fitr and how much food and drinks are given. I actually get the chance to experience this and get together with my friends and family.
9. Reflection:
Since I am Muslim, I learned a lot of this as a child but fasting teaches you lots of things. One of the several things I learned from fasting is patience, without patience you could never fast because the whole point is to feel like the poor people that have no food and without patience you will end up breaking your fast. Another thing it thought me is empathy because while fasting I get to completely feel how poor and hungry people feel how those people feel during their life. I also know that you learn how to focus during Ramadan because you don’t bother eating or drinking food so you can focus on reading the Quran and your prayers. Along with fasting comes the beauty of how much people fast and listen to Allah(t) commands. I think it had gone a little too far when people got a beating if they didn’t fast, but I guess if you are in Saudi Arabia, your most likely a Muslim and should be fasting since it’s your duty. I also learned that the first day of Ramadan is called Hijr and it is also a chapter in the Quran called surah Hijr. Another thing I about Ramadan is Eid which is when everyone starts feasting and stops fasting. Eid is supposed to be an enjoyable festivity where you go to your friends and relatives’ houses to eat and have fun but of course you need to pray at the mosque first. Ramadan in the end is mainly to see if we sacrifice ourselves to Allah(t) and to see if you obey. I will miss the fact that I must wait 10 months until I get to fast again, and we all get to sit and eat our iftar but once it comes around, I will be ready. Another thing fascinating about Ramadan is how we break our fast with a glass of water and a date because a date is sweet and healthy and is how prophet Muhammed (SAWS) broke his fast. I think Ramadan is special to Muslims because it is one of the only holidays we celebrate, and it is such a long and enjoyable festivity. RAMADAN MUBARAK!
I think have learned a whole lot about Ramadan, which to be honest, I didn’t know to much about before. First of all, I learned that there are more than 1.5 billion Muslims i the word (and probably way more because that was 10 years ago. There are approximately 50 significant Muslim countries out of 195 countries. Another new fact that I learned was that there are various types of Islamic veils, and which one you wear depends on which country you come from. Some of the types are the burqa, the niqab, the hijab, and the chador. The niqab is a veil that Pashtuns from Afghanistan wear, and it conceals your head along with your body, and your eyes. The niqab is a veil that completely covers you, and only leaves a small slit for the eyes to see through. The niqab is used in Wahabi Islam. The hijab, unlike the other veils, is a headscarf, and not a veil. It covers your neck, ears, and hair, but your face remains visible. The hijab is used by various Muslims. The chador is a cloak that leaves your face uncovered, but hides your body and hair and is left open at the front. The chador is worn by Afghanistan and Iran women, but it is not mandatory to wear one. There are also many different turbans that men wear, but it depends on where you’re from. Some of the men that where these turbans are Sikh men, Iranian leaders, Indian men, Taliban members, ad Muslim religious elders. Now that we know some of the head garments that are worn by Muslims, let’s move on to Ramadan! What is Ramadan, you ask? Well, in the Islamic calendar, the name of the 9th month is Ramadan. You can know when it is the 9th month when you can spot the new moon. It is mentioned that Allah, ot God, handed the first chapters of the Quran (the Islamic Holy Book) to the prophet Muhammad in 610. So that’s all there is to Ramadan, right? Nuh-uh-uh! Not so fast! There are 5 pillars of Islam. First, there is Shahada, which is faith. You must announce that you are a Muslim, and only believe in Allah and that Muhammad is God’s messenger. The second pillar is Salah, which is a prayer. You sit in a specific bowing position and must wash yourself before prayers. The third pillar is Zakat, which is charity. If you are financially stable, you must take part in giving to the poor. The fourth pillar is Sawm, which is fasting. Muslims are forbidden to eat/drink from dusk to dawn during Ramadan. This is only if you are old enough, at about the age of 12, but maybe different for some people. This is to ask for forgiveness from God after committing sins, and showing their appreciation to God. The last pillar is Hajj, which is Pilgrimage to Mecca. This must be done once in a healthy Muslim’s lifetime, and is when you put on 2 white sheets. Some rituals incorporate walking several times around the Kaaba and touching the Black Stone. Both women and men must participate. Something else that I learned about Ramadan is that you are not allowed to fight, eat or drink, lower your gaze, smoke, waste time on video games or other non useful activities, or cuss, lie, or backbite. Some of the things that you must do are pray 5 daily Salaahs on time, study/learn Islamic knowledge, learn and recite the Holy Qur’aan, do plenty of Dhikr, make plenty of Duaa, and give charity and help the poor. A lot of things that need to be done and not done, right? Yeah, it sure is! Now, let’s move on to the last bit of information about Ramadan. Well, the moon phases take 29 and a half days to finish and the Islamic calendar follows the moon phases, so the day that Ramadan is celebrated moves backwards about 11 days every year. This very year, Ramadan began on Sunday, May 4th, and will end on Tuesday, June 4th. So how does Ramadan end? Eid al-fitr signals the end of Ramadan, and it starts by praying the Farz Namaz at the Mosque. There is also feasting, gathering with families, wearing brand new clothes, shopping, giving gifts, and eating many traditional sweets. Basically, during Ramadan, Muslims focus on praying more, increased self-discipline, self-control, empathy for others, and consists of a large feast after fasting, with sweets such as baklava, knafeh, dates, luqaimat, and more. Now I bet you’re thinking, “Wow! That’s a lot of things that Ramadan consists of!” Well yeah, it sure is! Which is why I am quite sure that I would be able to get through fasting from food and water, but just barely. Overall, I learned a lot about Ramadan, along with Islamic religion.
What Calendar is used in Islam?
The Calendar used in Islam is called the Islamic calendar. In the 9th month in the Islamic calendar is Ramadan the
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is known as the most spiritual month of the year as said for the Islamic culture. It is also said that Ramadan starts exactly one day after the new moon.
What do Muslims refrain from during the month of Ramadan?
For the Muslims in the month of Ramadan they stop(refrain) eating or drinking during this month. They say that once you have struck puberty, you need to fast.
How long does Ramadan last?
As said, Ramadan only lasts for a month. No more, no less.
What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan and why do Muslims fast?
The Muslims would focus on observing and fasting during this month. For the Muslims, they must fast because in their religion. Fasting during this month shows the gratitude and forgiveness to God.
What would Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan?
They would do something like family or social gatherings, eating tradition sugary foods, feasting, wearing and new clothing and buying gifts for each other.
Do you think you would be able to fast from food and water?
Obviously, no. I could not do something like that. I call that being skilled as heck. Before, in Ms. West’s class, I kept on offering him food by accident and constantly saying sorry over and over. If I probably tried fasting for at least one day, I would probably be ready to eat almost anything in front of me.
What did you learn that was interesting?
I learned that in the end of Ramadan is kinnda like a new year sort of thing. And maybe Christmas but I do not celebrate that. This seems like a cool religion on my opinion. And I find the fasting also supper cool. But I think it is probably because I have no skill in fasting. And even if I did, I find this supper cool how they fast for a month and at the end they get to feast. It is like when you wait in a restaurant and just wait for the food. But you must wait for a month for the food (that made a lot more sense in my head).
What calendar is used in Islam?
In Islam, they use the Islamic calendar.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the name of the 9th month used in the islamic calendar. Ramadan starts at the sighting of the new moon. Muslims observe Ramadan because it marks when Allah or God gave the first few chapters of the Quaran (the Islamic holy book) to the prophet Muhammed back in 610.
What do Muslims refrain from during the month of Ramadan?
Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink from dusk to dawn. You cannot eat or drink whilst fasting, there should be no arguing, or fighting and avoid sins. You can’t lower your gaze, you can’t swear, backbite and lying. There should be no smoking and don’t use your time on useless activities.
How long does Ramadan last?
This year in Quarantine, Ramadan starts on Sunday, May 4th and ends on Tuesday, June 4th.
What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan, and why do Muslims fast?
The main part of Ramadan to me, is fasting. I would say that Muslims fast because it’s the most common practice. Muslims also fast because fasting is part of the 5 pillars of Islam.
What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan?
Eid means the end of Ramadan. First, you go to the mosque and pray the Farz Namaz. Then comes family gatherings, but… ya. Covid-19. But then you can eat traditional sweet dishes, wear new clothes, feasting, shopping and gift giving which should both go together.
Do I think I can fast from food and water? I guess I could, I’m fine with drinking water only. But eating’s different to me. I can eat some foods, like traditional sweets, but pigs… do I like eating ham, bacon, etc? I’m fine without eating it. It’s not a daily meal. I haven’t had bacon in like… A LONG TIME, and I don’t remember the last time I ate pork. So, I’m fine. I found lots of things that are new to me in Ramadan, I thought Ramadan at first was just a celebration, but it’s a name of a month, a LONG celebration, and fasting was a lot to it! When I first learnt the basics of Ramadan, I thought there must have been more to it. And there was. Ramadan has a history long ago, and you could do your daily prayers… anywhere! The airport, at school, etc. The most interesting part of Ramadan to me is when it starts. It starts at the sighting of a new moon! And the date shifts around 11 days each year! I learnt so much about Ramadan. So much new things and all about how it works.
Ten Facts about Ramadan:
Ramadan is a name of a month, and Ramadan starts on that month.
Ramadan is the month fasting.
A part of Ramadan is your daily prayers. You can do your daily prayers anywhere.
Ramadan does start on the 9th month, but it starts on the 9th month when there’s a sighting of the new moon on the 9th month.
Whenever doing your prayer or Salah, you must face the Kaaba wherever you are in the world.
Usually, dates are the first food to break the fast because tradition says that Muhammed ate three dates.
Fasting is supposed to “cleanse the soul from harmful spirits.”
In specific Muslim Nations, if you do not fast, in Ramadan is committed a crime and you could be sentenced for.
Not everyone has to fast. Children should start to fast once they reach a certain age.
“Ramadan Mubarak” is the right greeting that means “Have a blessed Ramadan.”
Ramadan questions
What calendar is used in Ramadan?
The moon calendar.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is ninth month of the islamic calendar. You have to fast in Ramadan because the idea is to stop eating so you can stop doing bad stuff.
What do muslims refrain from during Ramadan?
Muslims stop eating and drinking and stop doing bad stuff.
Why do muslims focus on Ramadan, and why do they fast?
Muslims fast so they can stop doing bad stuff. If you can stop eating and drinking you can certainly stop doing bad stuff.
What do muslims celebrate at the end of Ramadan?
Muslims celebrate Eid al Fitr at the end.
Do you think you can stop eating and drinking?
yes i already do.
Ramadan is a complex culture to learn about. It’s origin story is interesting along with the different dress codes. In my opinion, Ramadan is a pretty large day in Muslim beliefs. Its celebration, and ending are both very cool. What I like about the celebration is not doing useless stuff and focusing on the “real” work. That way, children/people will learn to focus on things that they need to do. My second favourite part is going shopping after Ramadan ends. Because personally, I love getting new clothes. So I’m sold. Lastly, another thing that I noticed is the different kinds of Turbans and Veils. Before this amazing power point, I thought all Turbans and Veils were identical. Well now I know that I’m wrong. Their dress codes are based on their culture/belief. In conclusion, Ramadan not only is important, but also taught me a few facts that i didn’t know until now.
What calendar is used in Islam?
The Islamic calendar is used in Islam.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the most special because their God, Allah gave the prophet Muhammad the first chapter of Quran.
What do Muslims refrain from during the month of Ramadan?
Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink during fasting, smoking, do useless activities, swearing, arguing, and they must lower their gaze.
How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for 29 days to 30.
What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan, and why do Muslims fast?
Muslims focus on increasing prayers, helping charities, and practicing self-discipline. Muslims fast to find forgiveness from their God.
What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of ramadan?
Muslims go to Mosque and praying. Then, followed by family gatherings, eating traditional dishes, wearing new clothes, and shopping.
Ten Facts that I Learned
There are different types of turbans.
The holy month ”Ramadan”.
Meaning of Mosque.
The amount of Muslims around the world.
The five Pillars: Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawn, Hajj.
The most important building in Muslim culture: The Kabba.
Ramadan lasts for 29 to 30 days.
Things that Muslim do at the end of Ramadan.(Feasting, shopping etc.)
The things that Muslims refrain from during Ramadan.
The different types of Islamic veils.
Ramadan Reflection
Ramadan is a celebration of the holiest month of the year for Muslims. There are many was Muslims celebrate Ramadan.
One very famous way of celebrating Ramadan is fasting. Those who celebrate Ramadan are not allowed to eat or drink during the day. This is called fasting. You are allowed to eat once the day is over or before it has started. Usually people who celebrate Ramadan eat and drink before sunrise, so they won’t be hungry or thirsty during fasting. These meals consist of fruit, drink and meat.
Another way Ramadan is celebrated is praying. There are five prayers for each day that are done. The prayers don’t have to be in a specific place and can be performed everywhere. These prayers are done at different times of the day.
Another thing that is done during Ramadan is donating. People who have more money than other people will usually give some money to others.
People who celebrate Ramadan will identify themselves as Muslim and that they believe in Muslim believes.
Once in their lifetime, a Muslim will have to perform a ritual called hajj. This ritual is performed at Mecca around a religious building that is named Kaaba. The Kaaba has a very important black stone.
QUESTIONS!
The Lunar Calendar
Ramadan is a celebration of the holiest month of the year for Muslims.
Muslims will not fight, do unnecessary things, smoke or curse during Ramadan.
Twenty-nine and a half days.
Muslims focus on being the best person they can be and warship gods during Ramadan. Muslims fast to make up for wrongs done in the past.
Muslims eat, shop and wear new clothes to conclude Ramadan.
I don’t think I would be able to fast and not drink or eat for the entire day because I would be hungry and thirsty.
I was shocked that in some countries people get arrested, fined, beaten or tortured for not participating in Ramadan.
1) What calendar is used in Islam?
The Islamic calendar is used in Islam.
2) What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture
3) What do Muslims refrain from during the month of Ramadan.
No eating, or drinking, no smoking, no arguing, or fighting, no wasting time on useless activities, no swearing, no lying, and no backbiting.
4) How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for about 29-30 days.
5) What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan, and why do Muslims fast?
Muslims focus on their faith, prayers, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to mecca. Muslims fast because not fasting is a crime.
6) What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of Ramadan?
Going to the Mosque, and praying. Gathering eating sweet dishes, fasting, wearing new clothes, shopping, Gifting gifts.
Do I think I would be able to fast from food and water?
I don’t think I can because I always need to eat, and drink.
What did I learn that was interesting?
An interesting thing I learned is that Ramadan is started by the first sighting of the new moon.
Reflection.
Reading about Ramadan was very interesting. Because of the fact I never knew about this celebration. And the way the celebration is celebrated is truly amazing. And not eating when its day light. To see how the people who can’t eat or that are poor feel like. And it’s interesting that eating during that celebration in the day is a crime. And to be honest, I thought that there was only one type of calendar. But there is another type. And in the celebration, it’s like peace because there is no fighting or smoking or anything like that. So, then you don’t have to worry about any crime or anything like that. And I think it is fun to eat a lot at the end of the day with all your family. And I never knew that there were so many religions. And I watched a documentary about Ramadan, to learn more about how people celebrate Ramadan.
Questions:
1. The Islamic calendar is used in Islam.
2. Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
3. Muslims refrain from eating and drinking, arguing and fighting, smoking, and swearing.
4. Ramadan usually lasts for 29 to 30 days.
5. Muslims mainly focus on fasting. Muslims fast because it is one of the five pillars of Islam.
6. People go to Mosques and pray the Farz Namaz. They then have family and social gatherings, eat sweet dishes, feasting, going shopping, wearing new clothes, and gift-giving.
7. No, you cannot fast with food and water. you cannot est of drink anything while fasting during the daytime.
8. One thing I learned that was interesting was that during Ramadan fasting is mandatory except for pregnant women, sick people, young children, and old people.
Reflection:
I think that Ramadan is a very interesting Islamic holiday. Especially with the fasting and the feasting and whatnot, I think this holiday really has a reason to be celebrated. I can’t stand not eating for a whole thirty days, so this holiday is very strange, but then again, honouring and donating money to poor people and reflecting on your self-discipline doesn’t sound bad, in fact, I could use some of that too. The most exciting part is the gift-giving part. I’m pretty sure that all kids like getting gifts, but that’s not the most important part of the celebration. Ramadan is a celebration for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate or poor, thus encouraging actions of generosity and donating to charity. if the entire world had this celebration, I think that this planet would be a completely better place. because right now, people don’t even care about the poor people on the streets. sure, there is a virus outside, but have people cared for them before? I don’t think so. the only people that I see helping the needy ones are organizations that actually help those people. Sure, some people might have helped them by giving them money, but does that really help? Again, I don’t think so. I’m not saying that people have to do this, not even I do it most of the time. I just think that this is a problem that has been going on for a long time and needs to be highlighted.
1. The islamic calendar.
2. Ramadan is when Muslims dont eat or drink till the sun is down. it happens at the 9th month on the islamic calendar
3. the Muslims refrain from eating or drinking till the sun is down. they also avoid fighting or arguing.
4. Ramadan usually lasts a month or 30 days.
5. Muslims focus on following the rules of fasting and the reason they fast is because they observe the month of ramadan to mark allah( god) gave the first chapters of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad in 610.
6. they first go to the mosque and pray then they go to family gatherings,eating traditional sweet dishes,feasting,wearing new clothes, shopping and gifting.
New thing i learned
1. i never knew that they didnt eat or drink till the sundown.
2. I would not be able to fast for that long so i think that it is amazing how long they dont eat or drink for.
3. I didnt know that they go and pray with a lot of people there.
4. i didnt know what the five pillars where bot now i now.
5.I didnt know the backstory of ramadan but now i do.
6. I never thought of what halal meat was.
7. i never knew how big ramadan was till now.
8. i didnt now how long ramadan lasted before.
9. I always thought when i was little that ramadan was a 1 day celebration.
10. I never knew of what they did at the end of ramadan.
The Islamic calendar is also known as the Hijri calendar, and is followed by the cycles of the moon making Ramadan’s date move about 11 days back every year. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Muslim year/calendar, which starts at the beginning of the month that is determined by when there is a new moon. Ramadan is apparently the most sacred month throughout the Islamic culture and year. Muslims sees the month of Ramadan as the mark that Allah/God gave the first chapters of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad in 610. The Quran is the holy book of Islam’s. Muslims refrain from eating, and fast from sunrise until sunset, and once after fasting, they eat a feast which they must finish before dawn. It is called the sawm and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam that creates a Muslims life. They also refrain from bad/evil actions, thoughts or words. They also refrain from smoking and wasting their time. Ramadan lasts for a month which is about 29 or 30 days. There is no exact date of when it starts and ends, but it usually finishes at the end of the month or 29 or 30 days. This year, it started on May 4th, and ends on June 4th. The dates are predicted by the phases of the moon. Muslims mostly focus on praying and charity during the month and try their best to improve their self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy to those who are less fortunate. Muslims fast during Ramadan because I guess they believe that it is fair to everyone to share their feelings of hunger and the people who are less fortunate throughout the community. The last day of Ramadan, also known as Eid al-Fitr, starts off by going to the Mosque and praying the Farz Namaz that is particular to Eid. There are also a lot of family and social gatherings, eating traditional sweet dishes/foods, feasting, wearing new clothes, shopping, and giving gifts.
REFLECTION
In my opinion, I think that fasting is a good lesson to learn how to be patient and grateful, but I don’t know if I can fast for 29 or 30 days. For me, I think that it’s possible to do, but would be difficult adjusting into doing so, since I am not used to that schedule as well. It was quite interesting to learn about Ramadan, because it was interesting to learn how Ramadan is like, and what it is all about. One of the facts that I learned, is that fasting is meant to ‘cleanse the soul from harmful impurities.’ Another fact that I learned is that Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar that they use. The start of the new month is determined by the sight of the new moon and, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in the Islamic calendar. The third fact that I learned is that you can’t eat/drink while fasting, you must lower your gaze, no fighting/arguing (avoiding sins), no smoking, no wasting time on useless activities, no swearing/lying/backbiting. Instead, you must pray all your 5 daily Salaah’s on time, study and learn Islamic knowledge, recite and learn the holy Qur’aan, do lots of Dhikr, make lots of Duaa, and give in charity and help the poor. The fourth thing I learned was that the Kaaba is a building at the center of Islam’s most important Mosque, Al-Masjid Al Haram which means The Sacred Mosque. Anywhere in the world, Muslims are supposed to be facing the Kaaba when they perform the Salah or an Islamic prayer. The fifth thing that I learned is that there are rules for fasting. They are to eat a meal before it becomes dawn, no food or drinks until dusk, do good deeds, give charity and help those in need, and practice patience and self-discipline. Another thing that I earned is that young children, the elderly, pregnant woman, and those who are sick or have a medical condition that makes fasting an issue or finds it too difficult are exempt. The seventh learned fact is that the people who miss fasting during Ramadan for valid temporary reasons, must fast after Ramadan to make up for the days that they missed. Another thing that I learned, is that the meal before fasting is called the suhur which is eaten before dawn. The meal at sunset, where the fast breaks, is called iftar. The ninth fact that I learned is that dates are usually the first food that breaks the fast/what they eat first, because according to the tradition, Muhammad ate 3 dates. The final fact that I learned about Ramadan, is that if you don’t follow the rules of fasting during Ramadan, then you can be sentenced for it if you get caught. The punishment is decided by the countries, but some may be very harsh. Overall, I learned that Ramadan teaches you how to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy/equality to those who are less fortunate and get better ate doing so. it sounds to me like a very religious tradition, and it is very interesting to learn about that.
What calendar is used in Islam?
They use the Hijri calendar, which can also be called the Muslim calendar.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the most sacred month in the whole Islamic calendar. They say that it’s a sign that Allah gave the beginning parts of the Quran which is the Islamic bible.
What do Muslims refrain from doing during the month of Ramadan?
During the month of Ramadan Muslims refrain from drinking and eating, fighting, smoking and others.
How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for 29 to 30 days, this year it starts on the 4th of May and ends on the 4th of June, so, this year, 2020, it lasts for 30 days.
What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan, and why do Muslims fast?
Muslims focus on many things including the following, giving to the poor or less fortunate, praying their Salaah’s on time, studying and learning the Islamic knowledge, and several more. During Ramadan Muslims fast because it is one of the five pillars, the five pillars are the five acts that are mandatory for all Muslims.
What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan?
The end of Ramadan is called Eid al-Fitr, and to celebrate it they start off by going to the Mosque and praying, they also have many gatherings, with friends and family. After that they eat many delicious and traditional dishes, buy and wear new clothes, and give gifts! It’s almost like our thanksgiving!
Do you think you would be able to fast from food and water? What did you learn that was interesting?
I don’t think I could fast from food and water because I really enjoy my food and I’d be extremely dehydrated and would probably start hallucinating, anyways, I would NOT be able to go without food and water for that long. I think the most interesting thing that I learned was that there are different ways to wear a scarf or a turban and that the style changed when people went to different countries.
I learned that there was an Islamic calendar.
I learned that in the Islamic calendar there isn’t a special day like most, but rather a special month.
I learned that there are 5 mandatory things that hold up the Muslim culture.
I learned that a Mosque is a place where Muslims pray and worship.
I learned that children are not allowed to play video games or watch TV during Ramadan.
I learned that there is a special celebration at the end of Ramadan to end it off.
I learned that Ramadan is on a different day every year.
I learned that the Islamic calendar is similar to the Chinese one because they both follow the moon.
I learned that in some places eating or drinking in public during Ramadan is illegal.
I learned that Muslims have their holy bible, kind of like what Christians have except not, and that it’s called Quran
Ramadan is the 9th month in the Muslim’s Calendar Year. The Muslims fast for a whole month to show the respect to their religion and to observe Allah or God. There are 1.5 billion Muslims in the World. The women are wearing coverings such as Burqua, Hijab, Niqab and Chador. Men are wearing Turbans. Muslims have 5 Pillars and one of them is fasting. During fasting they need to: 1) to have Faith, 2) Pray, 3) to do good deeds for others 4) Fasting during Ramadan &5) do Hajj: go to Mecca that every Muslim should do during their life time. Ramadan shifts each year by 11 days. This year it will start on Jun 4th. Each day during Fasting Muslims eat before sunrise called Suhur, and after sunset is called Iftar. Fasting means to Muslims to cleans the soul from harmful impurities. In some Muslim nations not fasting can get you punishment such as going to jail, or even harsh punishments such as beating., and for foreigners to be reported back to their home country.
Ramadan Reflection
1. What calendar is used in Islam?
The Islamic calendar is currently used in Islam.
2. What is Ramadan?
The 9th month of the Islamic calendar is the meaning of Ramadan.
3. What do Muslims refrain from during the month of Ramadan?
During Ramadan, people are not allowed to eat, swear/sin, or argue. They have to lower their gaze and must not smoke during the month of Ramadan. You cant waste your time on stuff that you don’t need. For example, video games, television, social media, etc.
4. What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan, and why do Muslims fast?
Muslims focus on many things during the month of Ramadan. Including fasting. They fast because it is a way for Muslims to look for forgiveness to God and for them to show their gratitude.
5. What do Muslims to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan?
At the end of the month, when Ramadan is finishing off, families and friends gather around and feast. They wear new clothes, give gifts, etc. Whoever is celebrating Ramadan first go to the Mosque and pray the Farz Namaz.
Since I do not have any experience with Ramadan, I think that I would have to get used to not eating and drinking water for a long period of time. Something interesting that I have learned about Ramadan, was about what people focus on when celebrating Ramadan.
Questions
1: What calendar is used in Islam.
There calendar follows the cycles of the moon.
2: What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the name of the 9 months of the Islamic calendar. It starts when the new moon is spotted. Muslims observe their god called (Allah). People fast in Ramadan.
3: What do Muslims refrain to during the month of Ramadan?
Eating during fasting, arguing and fighting, Swearing or talking back, no smoking or drinking. Don’t waste your time on useless activities. Don’t be tense.
4: How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for a month. Either 29 days, or 30 days.
5: What do Muslims focus on during Ramadan, and why do Muslims fast?
They focus on respecting others. Understand people better., to be calm. Muslims fast because of self –improvement and learning to respect others better.
6: What do Muslims do to commemorate the ending of the special month of Ramadan
They have feasts with others. Pray. Give gifts to each other and wear and buy new clothes.
7: Do you think you would be able to fast from food and water?
Yes, I do believe I could do that. Even though I do have a heath condition, I see the respect that goes into fasting, and why they do it.
8: What did you learn that was interesting?
I learned more about fasting, and what’s it’s about. I remember this time, where my dad brought me to his friend’s house for dinner, (they also had kids, that I remembered from a religious party thing, we were chill, also there father had only one arm T^T). And I was chillen in the kids’ room, when their mother came in and asked, “Do you fast?” because it was the month of Ramadan. Before I did not know it was called fasting (dumb me) And I didn’t understand and then I said yes XD. Kind of a random story, that’s when I learned that was what it was called xD. I don’t know if my dad does fasting, Also I love the food TwT. I liked the meaning of it, it’s all about caring for others, and respecting the people around you, no madder what’s their situation. Lots of things in the Ramadan month is kind of like my life. Well food and word like XD. Like Mubarak, in the language I speak that means Thanks (thank you). And there’s a dessert called Baklava, which I LOVE. Its great TwT.
Ramadan is a very nice tradition, but I wouldn’t even last a day for the fasting water is my life and it would be hard. The tradition was really thought out but it takes 29.5 days for the event and it alternate the calendar by 11 days which I don’t think is necessary, but this is all my own reaction so its about what I think. Multiple things I like 1 of it is I like you can be any Muslim and celebrate it so you don’t need to be only Muslim. If you know what im saying because I certainly SUCK at explaining. some other stuff I want to say about is the 5 pillars. Its very unique because its 5 pillars not 5 pizzas or 5 towers but 5 pillars and that’s one thing I like 5 towers would sound wonky but, in my opinion, they nailed the name! The tradition is very holy as in every move is supposed to be forgiving their sins like fasting has the meaning to forgive and donating money is also pretty holy even what they supposed to do and not suppose like no arguing fighting etc. No swearing, lying back talking some things like that. No smoking or doing drugs. Don’t waste your time on useless stuff games, TV, phone. This is just really holy in there way and it probably can encourage some other culture to see it or try it cause of how it works other than the mecca. Sry if its not detailed I… just couldn’t think much but this is a really good event got to say.
1.The calender used in Islam is the Islamic Calender, which is a bit uncreative, but hey, it works as a pretty basic calender name.
2.Ramadan is a muslim, and religious celebration about God, or Allah if you’re islamic, starting when the new moon is spotted. Ramadan is celebrated because it is when Allah gave the first chapters of the Islamic bible, named the Quaran to a prophet.
3.The thing muslims refrain from doing during Ramadan is eating any food, or drinking any water during fasting. This is for muslims to express their thanks to Allah, or god if you still don’t understand and to make amends to justify their previous sins they have committed.
4. The time Ramadan lasts is 29 days, as it is the time it takes for the new moon to transform phases.
5. Islamic people focus on quitting drug addictions and bettering themselves, and helping others during Ramadan. Muslims fast to do, as I’ve already said give thanks to god, and make amends for their previous sins.
6. Before Ramadan ends, islamic people head to the Mosque, (islamic building) and start praying there. Then afterwards, they just go on with their day, that’s pretty much it.
“7”. No, I do not think I would be able to endure the fasting, as my stomach hurts alot if I don’t eat anything.’
Things I have learned
1. There are different types of turbans you can wear, and different types of Islamic people wear their own type
2. Not celebrating Ramadan i.e eating food, or smoking in public is illegal in some Islamic countries, and you might actually get arrested for it.
3.Ramadan is the word for the 9th Islamic month, and it is also the month of fasting.
4. There are 5 pillars of islam that people who are Islamic and believe in Allah should follow.
5. Some things about Islamic people are able to help others (The pillar of charity, donating to poor people if you are financially stable).
6. Wearing turbans is optional for Muslims.
7. Dates are food that the prophet for the Quaran ate to break his fast, which was the thing you would eat to break your fast.
8. Halal means something that is allowed by law, for example a Halal farm which is not breaking any laws in any way.
9. 1.5 billion people are muslims, which is a huge number cause we have 7 billion people, which means around 1 in 7 people are muslim.
10. People who are vulnerable can skip the fasting in ramadan, as it would harm their health even more if they didnt get their nutrients.
I think that I have learned a lot about Ramadan because I didn’t know anything about it before. I also learned that it existed, and I learned a lot about Ramadan. I thought that there was only one type of clothing worn by Muslims. I had seen some of the other clothes, but I thought that those were for another religion. I learned that there are things that you must do while celebrating Ramadan. I learned that every Muslim has to visit this one place at least once in their lives. I learned that not all people have to participate in the fasting. Children, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with sicknesses don’t have to participate in the fast at Ramadan. I learned that there are temples and in one of these temples is the one place that everyone has to see. I learned that there are different things that you have to do along with fasting, like giving money and no smoking, stuff like that. Answer #1: In Islam they use the Islamic calendar. Answer #2: Ramadan is the name of a month in the Islamic calendar and a celebration to a Muslim. Answer #3: they refrain from eating, smoking, drinking and other things that considered sins. Answer #4: Ramadan lasts for one day from dusk until dawn. Answer #5: they focus on praying to their god and clearing your sins and they fast to cleanse themselves. Answer #6: they have a big feast with a lot of traditional food and they can only eat a specific type of food during the feast. Answer #7: maybe I would be able to not eat food for an entire day. I learned that Ramadan existed in the first place. I learned that during Ramadan they are not allowed to eat for the entire day. I learned that they are not allowed to eat but they are also not allowed to do some other stuff. The stuff that they can’t do are things like they are not allowed to smoke and they are not allowed to do things that are considered sins. I learned that at the end when they have a feast they are only allowed to eat a specific type of food. The specific type of food that they are allowed to eat is called halal. This includes things like fish gelatine and other things. Foods that are not Halal are things like anything that comes from a pig and regular gelatine. There is a place that every person has to visit at least once in their life. The name of this place is called the kabba, it is at the center of Al-Masjid, a religious temple
QUESTIONS
1. The Islamic calendar is used in Islam.
2. Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
3. Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and/or smoking during the Month of Ramadan.
4. Ramadan lasts for 29-30 days.
5. Muslims focus on praying Muslims fast because they look for forgiveness from God that way, express their gratitude and admit their sins.
6. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the ending with Eid al-Fitr which is the festival of breaking the fast.
NEW FACTS LEARNED
1. Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar.
2. Muslims give money and food to the poor and needy during this sacred month of forgiveness.
3. Ramadan lasts for 29-30 days, I thought it was only a week or two.
4. Muslims fast because they look for forgiveness from God and they admit their sins to him.
5. The start of Ramadan can shift as many as eleven or twelve days each year.
6. In Egypt (when fasting is not required), the time is pushed back to shorten the day and increase the duration of the night.
7. Many Muslims work less time to allow the additional prayers.
8. Muslim can be of any culture!
9. There is roughly 1.5 billion Muslims from all around the world!
10. The start of Ramadan is decided by the sighting of the new moon.
I don’t think I would be able to fast for even 5 hours. I think it’s shocking how long Muslims can stay without food or water – I would’ve been thirsty or hungry by then. Giving money to the poor and needy while fasting is to recognize what pain they are going through. If I were to fast for a month, I would not be able to make it through as I would be out of energy.
I still did not see mine on so I just decided to repost it ^^