Do you know the definition for the word of the day which is “Ramadan?”

Pronounced: /rä-mə-ˈdän/

What is Ramadan?  This is when Muslims around the world fast during the holy month of Ramadan.  Other fun facts:

• This year, Ramadan started on the evening of Monday, April 12th
• The Islamic holy month is always held on the 9th month of the Islamic Lunar calendar
• Since the calendar depends on the moon cycle, Ramadan falls about 11 days earlier each year
• This is when Muslims abstain from food, drink and water
• when the sun sets, there is a communal meal
• This is a time set aside to remember to do good deeds

Wishing Ramadan Mubarak to our friends observing the holy month of Ramadan!

Homeschoolers: Sketch/color an illustration. Read the story “Jesus is Tempted“. Retell the story of when Jesus fasted and prayed.