Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Families and communities often come together in the evenings to break their fast, and riddles are a fun way to engage one another. Here are 55 riddles about Ramadan to share and solve!
Riddles about Fasting
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Here are some riddles about the fasting aspect of Ramadan:
Riddle 1
I’m the meal you take before dawn. What am I?
Answer: Suhoor
Riddle 2
I’m the meal you take to break your fast. What am I?
Answer: Iftar
Riddle 3
I’m what you do from dawn to dusk. What am I?
Answer: Fast
Riddle 4
We come and go with the moon. What are we?
Answer: Fasting days
Riddle 5
I’m the intention needed to start your fasting. What am I?
Answer: Niyat or niyah
Riddles about Prayer
Prayer is an important part of Ramadan. Here are some riddles about the prayers:
Riddle 6
Perform me five times a day. What am I?
Answer: Salah
Riddle 7
I’m a long night prayer only in Ramadan. What am I?
Answer: Taraweeh
Riddle 8
I’m the night the Quran first revealed. What am I?
Answer: Laylat al-Qadr
Riddle 9
I’m the testimonial phrase, and I’m repeated many times in prayer. What am I?
Answer: Shahada
Riddle 10
I’m the direction all Muslims face to pray. What am I?
Answer: Qibla
Riddles about Community
Ramadan is a time when Muslim communities come together. Here are some riddles about the community aspect:
Riddle 11
We gather to break fast as darkness falls. What are we?
Answer: Iftar party
Riddle 12
I’m given freely to those in need. What am I?
Answer: Zakat
Riddle 13
I’m a communal meal to end fasting. What am I?
Answer: Iftar
Riddle 14
I’m a sweet treat commonly served at iftar. What am I?
Answer: Dates
Riddle 15
I’m the mosque hall filled during Ramadan. What am I?
Answer: Musalla
Riddles about Traditions and Culture
Ramadan has many unique traditions and cultural elements. Here are some riddles about them:
Riddle 16
I’m a traditional drink to break fast. What am I?
Answer: Sharbat
Riddle 17
I’m a traditional Ramadan lantern. What am I?
Answer: Fanous
Riddle 18
I’m a traditional cannon fired to announce iftar. What am I?
Answer: Muzamma
Riddle 19
I’m a common Ramadan greeting. What am I?
Answer: Ramadan Mubarak
Riddle 20
I’m a traditional drum played to wake people for suhoor. What am I?
Answer: Mesaharati
Riddles about Spirituality
Ramadan is a deeply spiritual time. Here are some riddles about its spiritual aspects:
Riddle 21
I’m the “Night of Power” and I’m holier than 1000 months. What am I?
Answer: Laylat al-Qadr
Riddle 22
I’m the spiritual state Muslims try to achieve during Ramadan. What am I?
Answer: Taqwa
Riddle 23
I’m the increased charity given in Ramadan. What am I?
Answer: Sadaqah
Riddle 24
I’m the Night Journey taken by the Prophet Muhammad. What am I?
Answer: Al-Isra and Al-Miraj
Riddle 25
I’m the holy book revealed during Ramadan. What am I?
Answer: Quran
Riddles about Celebrations and Joys
Ramadan is also a time of celebration and joy. Here are some riddles about them:
Riddle 26
I’m a sweet dessert commonly eaten to break fast. What am I?
Answer: Baklava
Riddle 27
I’m a holiday after Ramadan fasting ends. What am I?
Answer: Eid al-Fitr
Riddle 28
I’m a cup given as a Ramadan gift. What am I?
Answer: Ramadan mubarak cup
Riddle 29
I’m a decoration that represents spiritual joy. What am I?
Answer: Lantern or light
Riddle 30
I’m a sweet vermicelli dessert. What am I?
Answer: Sheer khurma
More Difficult Riddles about Ramadan
Here are some more challenging riddles about Ramadan:
Riddle 31
I’m one of five, but fasting is just for me. What am I?
Answer: Ramadan (one of the five pillars of Islam)
Riddle 32
Spell me out and I’m the seventh month, but say me and I’m the ninth. What am I?
Answer: Ramadan
Riddle 33
Take away my first letter, I’m a Source of faith. Take away my last letter, I’m a fruit drink. Keep me whole, and I’m a holy month. What am I?
Answer: Ramadan
Riddle 34
My first few nights are celebrated with sweets, my last few with lamps. What am I?
Answer: Ramadan
Riddle 35
Rearrange my letters, I’m faith in Allah. What am I?
Answer: Ramadan
Funny Riddles about Ramadan
Here are some silly and funny riddles about Ramadan to make you laugh:
Riddle 36
Why did the Imam get fired during Ramadan? He only worked part-time!
Riddle 37
Why can’t you ask a fasting person for advice? They can’t give any food for thought!
Riddle 38
Why did the hungry man grab the calendar? He wanted to eat some dates!
Riddle 39
Why did the empty plate chase the full plate? It wanted to join the fast!
Riddle 40
Which surah do you read when you’re hungry in Ramadan? Al-Baqarah (the cow surah)!
Tricky Riddles about Ramadan
These riddles about Ramadan require careful thinking:
Riddle 41
I’m not one of the five pillars, but I’m an important act of worship in Ramadan. What am I?
Answer: Fasting
Riddle 42
I’m not Laylat Al-Qadr, but I’m still an important night of worship. What am I?
Answer: Shab-e-baraat
Riddle 43
I’m not a mosque, but I host iftar for many. What am I?
Answer: Community center
Riddle 44
I’m not a date, but I’m still a sweet iftar treat. What am I?
Answer: Halwa
Riddle 45
I’m not a lantern, but I still light up mosques at night. What am I?
Answer: Lamp or light bulb
Riddles for Kids about Ramadan
Here are some fun and easy Ramadan riddles for children:
Riddle 46
I’m red and sweet, a tasty treat you eat to break your fast. What am I?
Answer: Date
Riddle 47
I’m hard on the outside, soft on the inside, often eaten at suhoor time. What am I?
Answer: Boiled egg
Riddle 48
I’m a cool, fruity drink that quenches thirst. What am I?
Answer: Rooh Afza sharbat
Riddle 49
I’m filled with toys, sweets and gifts to celebrate Eid. What am I?
Answer: Gift basket
Riddle 50
I’m shiny, colorful and hung up during Ramadan. What am I?
Answer: Lantern
Visual Riddles about Ramadan
Here are some visual riddles about Ramadan that include emojis, images or rebuses:
Riddle 51
🌙 📖 🤲
Answer: Reading Quran by moonlight
Riddle 52
🕌 🕋 🙏
Answer: Praying in mosque
Riddle 53
🌅 ⏰ 🍽
Answer: Eating iftar at sunset
Riddle 54
🎈 🎉 🧧
Answer: Eid celebrations
Riddle 55
🕯 🏮 🌙
Answer: Lanterns in Ramadan
Conclusion
Ramadan is a meaningful time for Muslims around the world. These riddles reflect the fasting, feasting, faith and fun that make the holy month so special. They can spark thoughtful discussion at iftar meals, bring smiles to faces and teach children about Ramadan traditions. However you use them, hopefully these 55 riddles inspire you to connect more deeply with Ramadan.
