Which of the following best describes Ramadan?
- A. The plain near Mecca where pilgrims gather on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, considered the most important day of Hajj
- B. The mosque in Medina built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the second holiest site in Islam
- C. The first month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar
- D. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset ✓
Correct answer
D. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset
Explanation
'Ramadan' refers to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.