From Cannons to Lanterns: How Well Do You Know Ramadan Traditions?

Source: March 25, 2025

1. In which country is the "fanous" lantern a famous Ramadan tradition?

A) Turkey

B) Egypt

C) Iran

D) Pakistan

Correct! Wrong!

2. In which city is the world's largest iftar gathering held every year?

A) Mecca, Saudi Arabia

B) Istanbul, Turkey

C) Lahore, Pakistan

D) Jakarta, Indonesia

Correct! Wrong!

Mecca, Saudi Arabia (Millions of Muslims break their fast at Masjid al-Haram.)

3. Which country fires a cannon to signal the time for iftar?

A) Lebanon

B) UAE

C) Turkey

D) All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

All of the above (Firing a cannon at iftar is a tradition in many countries!)

4. What is a popular Ramadan dessert in Turkey?

A) Kunafa

B) Baklava

C) Qatayef

D) Basbousa

Correct! Wrong!

5. In which country is the tradition of "Padusan" (ritual bathing before Ramadan) observed?

A) Malaysia

B) Indonesia

C) India

D) Nigeria

Correct! Wrong!

Indonesia (People take part in a cleansing ritual before Ramadan begins.)

6. Which country has the longest fasting hours during Ramadan some years?

A) Norway

B) Canada