Ramadan

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Creative Writing

Ramadan

  • How do you and your family celebrate Ramadan?
  • Why is Ramadan important, and why is it celebrated?
  • What is your favorite thing to eat for Suhoor, and who cooks it? What time do you get up in the morning to eat?
  • What is the first thing you eat for iftar after the sun goes down? Do you have any traditional foods every year?
  • Do you think prayer is essential in a person’s life? Why or why not?
  • Does your family decorate and invite friends and family over for Iftar? Or do you go over to someone else’s house?
  • Why is Fasting important for Ramadan? Are there certain things a person must Fast from during this holiday? Describe the most challenging part about Fasting.
  • Does your family give to charity during Ramadan? If so, which ones and why is it essential to your family? Eid al-Fitr
  • What is Eid al-Fitr, and when does it occur?
  • How many days does Eid al-Fitr last?
  • Does your family give to charity during Eid al-Fitr? If so, which ones and why is it essential to your family?
  • Does your family have any unique traditions during Eid al-Fitr? If so, what are they?
  • Have you ever received a gift from someone for Eid al-Fitr or given one? If so, what did you give or receive?
Chip Valecek
Author: Chip Valecek