Festivals

• What does Id-ul-Adha commemorate?

  Sacrifice
• What does Id-ul-Adha mark the end of?

  The annual pilgrimage to Makkah
• What does Id-ul-Adha remind Muslims of?

  Allah’s blessings and obedience to His will
• Who is remembered during Hajj for making a great sacrifice?

  The prophet Ibrahim
• What did Ibrahim dream about?

  To sacrifice his son Isma’il
• How did Isma’il respond to Ibrahim's dream?

  He agreed the sacrifice had to be carried out
• What did Allah tell Ibrahim to sacrifice instead of Isma’il?

  A ram
• What does the first morning of Id-ul-Adha involve?

  Morning prayers at the local mosque
• What is included in the Id-ul-Adha service at the mosque?

  Communal prayers and a sermon
• What lesson is taught during the Id-ul-Adha sermon?

  The importance of obeying Allah
• How do Muslims traditionally remember Ibrahim’s trials during Id-ul-Adha?

  By slaughtering an animal
• What types of animals are traditionally slaughtered during Id-ul-Adha?

  Sheep, camel, or goat
• How is the meat from the slaughter divided?

  A third kept, a third given to relatives, a third to the poor
• What do people wear during Id-ul-Adha?

  New clothes
• What activities do people engage in during Id-ul-Adha?

  Spending time with family and friends
• What do women and young girls often use to decorate their hands?

  Mehndhi (henna)
• What is shared during Id-ul-Adha?

  Delicious food
• What is the significance of Id-ul-Adha for Muslims?

  • Remembers God’s love and kindness
  • Emphasizes sharing and community
  • Focuses on obeying Allah
• When does Id-ul-Fitr occur?

  At the end of Ramadan
• What type of festival is Id-ul-Fitr?

  A joyful festival
• What does Id-ul-Fitr celebrate?

  Completion of the fourth pillar of Islam
• What special collection occurs during Id-ul-Fitr?

  A special Zakah is collected
• Who benefits from the Zakah collected during Id-ul-Fitr?

  Muslims who are less well-off
• What activities occur during Id-ul-Fitr?

  Service with prayers and sermon
• What is the importance of Id-ul-Fitr for the community?

  Promotes community togetherness
• What special celebrations are often held during Id-ul-Fitr?

  Fun fairs for community involvement