Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for the Muslim community around the world.

Meaning of Ramadan

The word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root word "ramiḍa" which means scorching heat or dryness. It is believed that the name of the month indicates the burning away of sins and the purification of the soul through fasting and prayer.

Fasting

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from consuming food, drink, smoking, and engaging in sinful behavior. The pre-dawn meal is called "suhoor" and the meal to break the fast at sunset is called "iftar."

Prayer and Reflection

In addition to fasting, Muslims engage in increased prayer and recitation of the Quran during Ramadan. It is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and seeking closeness to Allah.

Community and Charity

Ramadan is also a time for increased acts of charity and community involvement. Muslims are encouraged to give to those in need and strengthen ties with family and community members.

Eid al-Fitr

The end of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a festival of breaking the fast. It is a joyous occasion that includes communal prayers, feasting, giving of gifts, and acts of charity.

Study Guide

What is the meaning of the word "Ramadan"?
What are the main practices observed during Ramadan?
How is the end of Ramadan celebrated?
What is the significance of fasting during Ramadan?
How does Ramadan promote community and charity?

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Fifth Grade. Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

The origins and influences of social, cultural, political, and economic systems.

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Concerts such as: location, region, place, and migration, as well as human and physical systems.

The concept of regions identifies links between people in different locations according to specific criteria (e.g., physical, economic, social, cultural, or religious).

Patterns of demographic and political change, and cultural diffusion in the past and present (e.g., changing national boundaries, migration, and settlement, and the diffusion of and changes in customs and ideas).

PROCESSES - Learners will be able to:

Ask and find answers to geographic questions related to regions, nations, and the world in the past and present.

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

World History Content Standards

Era 8: A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement, 1900-1945

The search for peace and stability in the 1920s and 1930s.

The student understands the interplay between scientific or technological innovations and new patterns of social and cultural life between 1900 and 1940.