Description
12-year-old Raahima Siddiqi of Virginia recites and translates the Arabic prayer, Surah Al-Fatiha, the first chapter in Islam’s holy book, the Quran. She also recited Surah An-Nur, verse 35. Then, President Obama speaks at a White House Eid al-Fitr reception to mark the end of Ramadan.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- CLIP #1: As Raahima Siddiqi reads from the Quran, review the text of Surah Al-Fatihah (verses 1 through 7) and Surah An-Nur (verse 35). Both portions of text are linked below. Summarize both excerpts.
- CLIP #2: For what is Ramadan a "time of" for Muslims across the United States and around the world?
- CLIP #2: From where does the word 'Islam' come, and what "common purpose" exists in Islamic values?
- CLIP #2: According to President Barack Obama, when did the United States' connection to Islam begin?
- CLIP #2: Summarize the contributions of Muslim Americans throughout history. What is "important" for children to see?
- CLIP #2: What fears do Muslim Americans have and what does American 'stand for,' according to President Obama?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Al-qaeda
- Christian
- Colonial
- Eid Al-fitr
- Gentile
- Hijab
- Hindu
- Ibtihaj Muhammad
- Islam
- Islamic State Of Iraq And The Levant
- Jewish
- Mahometan
- Malik Aziz
- Olympics
- Quran
- Ramadan
- Sheikh Nazeem Abdul Karriem
- Thomas Jefferson
- Veteran
- World War Two