Chronicles of the Crescent
Test your knowledge on the Hijri Calendar and the significance of the Islamic months.
1. During the month of Dhul-Hijjah, which important Pillar of Islam is commemorated?
Sawm (Fasting)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Zakath (Obligatory Charity)
2. The Islamic calendar is based on which cycle?
Solar
Lunar
Both Solar and Lunar
3. What is the first month of the Islamic calendar?
Ramadhan
Dhul-Hijjah
Muharram
4. In which month do Muslims fast from dawn to dusk?
Ramadhan
Shaaban
Rabi-ul-Awwal
5. When is the Islamic festival Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated?
1st day of Ramadhan
1st day of Shawwal
1st day of Muharram
6. Which four months are considered sacred in Islam (warfare is prohibited)?
Muharram, Safar, Rajjab, Shaaban
Muharram, Rajjab, Dhul-Qaida, Dhul-Hijjah
Muharram, Ramadhan, Shawwal, Shaaban
7. During which month is Eid-ul-Adha celebrated?
Shawwal
Dhul-Hijjah
Muharram
8. What is the Islamic calendar named after?
The Hijrah (Emigration)
The Roman Calendar
The Solar Cycle
9. How many days does an Islamic month consist of?
28 or 29 days
29 or 30 days
30 or 31 days
10. In which month was the Quran first revealed?
Muharram
Rabi-ul-Awwal
Ramadhan
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