Festivals

Cards (26)

  • 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