Islam

Question 1

These are the two Islamic holidays that are separated worldwide. One marks the end of Ramadan. The other translates to “The Festival of Sacrifice” in English and is considered the holier of the pair. Both share a word in their titles.

Answer 1

1. Eid al-Fitr 2. Eid al-Adha

Question 2

In some Islamic traditions, what can a man do by repeating the word “talaq” three times?

Answer 2

Divorce his wife

Question 3

While it is a somewhat popular name for girls in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries (and is the name of a city in Portugal where an apparition of Mary was reported in 1917), this name is much more common in the Muslim world, as it is the name of the daughter of the prophet Muhammad. What is that name?

Answer 3

Fatima / Fatimah

Question 4

For observant Muslims, what has to happen before iftar begins?

Answer 4

Iftar is the evening meal eaten after a day of Ramadan fasting, and it can only begin after the sun sets.