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A surah named for this event is the only one to mention the “people of Iram (“IH-rum”)” who had “lofty pillars.” A later surah named for this event condemns a soothsayer’s cursing technique of tying and spitting into a knot; that surah is often grouped with an-Nas as the final two surahs of the Qur’an. A now-outdated Islamic practice involved a drummer known as a mesaharati walking the streets directly prior to this event. A verse from al-Baqarah analogizes this time to a “white thread” that is distinguished from a “black thread.” The second adhan for a prayer recited at this time often includes the phrase “prayer is better than sleep.” The suḥūr meal is eaten directly before this time, during which the fajr (“FUH-jur”) prayer is recited. For 10 points, name this time of day at which fasting begins during Ramadan. ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 100% | 140.00 |
| Great Lakes | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 100% | 33% | 116.67 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 33% | 120.40 |
| Midwest | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 50% | 106.00 |
| North | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 33% | 122.00 |
| Northeast | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 100% | 60% | 129.00 |
| Overflow | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 80% | 60% | 102.00 |
| Pacific Northwest | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 100% | 140.00 |
| Southeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 100% | 50% | 122.25 |
| UK | 2025-02-01 | 10 | 80% | 50% | 107.25 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 8 | 88% | 50% | 116.57 |
| Upstate NY | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 0% | 119.00 |