Ramadan Vocabulary and Useful Phrases
Key Vocabulary
Ramadan: The holy month of fasting in Islam.
Fasting: Refraining from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset.
Iftar: The meal eaten to break the fast after sunset.
Suhoor: The pre-dawn meal eaten before the fast begins.
Prayer (Salah): The act of worship performed five times a day by Muslims.
Quran: The holy book of Islam.
Charity (Zakat): Giving to those in need, an important practice during Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr: The festival that marks the end of Ramadan.
Useful Phrases
"Ramadan Mubarak!": A common greeting meaning "Blessed Ramadan!"
"Are you fasting today?": A way to ask if someone is observing the fast.
"What time is iftar?": Asking when the fast will be broken.
"Let’s have suhoor together.": Inviting someone to share the pre-dawn meal.
"I’m reading the Quran this month.": Sharing your intention to read the holy book during Ramadan.
"How can I help those in need this Ramadan?": Asking about charitable actions you can take.
Key Vocabulary
Ramadan: The holy month of fasting in Islam.
Fasting: Refraining from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset.
Iftar: The meal eaten to break the fast after sunset.
Suhoor: The pre-dawn meal eaten before the fast begins.
Prayer (Salah): The act of worship performed five times a day by Muslims.
Quran: The holy book of Islam.
Charity (Zakat): Giving to those in need, an important practice during Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr: The festival that marks the end of Ramadan.
Useful Phrases
"Ramadan Mubarak!": A common greeting meaning "Blessed Ramadan!"
"Are you fasting today?": A way to ask if someone is observing the fast.
"What time is iftar?": Asking when the fast will be broken.
"Let’s have suhoor together.": Inviting someone to share the pre-dawn meal.
"I’m reading the Quran this month.": Sharing your intention to read the holy book during Ramadan.
"How can I help those in need this Ramadan?": Asking about charitable actions you can take.