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Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting. Here is a quiz on Ramzan

- Please send in your answers to dailyquiz@thehindu.co.in Venkatarag­havan Srinivasan

◣ QUESTION 1

The meal to break the fast during the holy month of Ramzan is called Iftaar, What is the meal before the beginning of the fast called?

◣ QUESTION 2

According to the Islamic tradition, On which day of Ramzan did the Prophet Muhammad receive the first revelation­s of the Quran?

◣ QUESTION 3

Where was Prophet Muhammad born?

◣ QUESTION 4

In which month of the Islamic calendar is Ramzan?

◣ QUESTION 5

What is the first prayer of the day called?

Questions and Answers to the previous day’s daily quiz:

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Visual: Identify the movie. Ans: Iruvar

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 ?? GETTY IMAGES ?? Visual Question:
By what name is the traditiona­l lantern used during Ramzan called? These are bright, colourful hanging lamps that are used to decorate homes and streets during Ramzan.
GETTY IMAGES Visual Question: By what name is the traditiona­l lantern used during Ramzan called? These are bright, colourful hanging lamps that are used to decorate homes and streets during Ramzan.

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