2.9 Festivals

• What are the two main Islamic festivals?

  Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
• What spiritual significance do Islamic festivals hold for Muslims?

  Community, worship, reflection
• Which month does Eid al-Fitr mark the end of?

  Ramadan
• What is celebrated during Mawlid al-Nabi?

  Birth of Prophet Muhammad
• What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?

  Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son
• Match the Islamic festival with its significance:

  Eid al-Fitr ↔️ Marks the end of Ramadan

  Eid al-Adha ↔️ Commemorates Abraham's sacrifice
• Eid al-Fitr is a time for celebration, giving gifts, and charitable donations
• Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of the prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son
• What is the cultural significance of Islamic festivals in modern societies?

  Fosters community cohesion and interfaith understanding
• Eid al-Adha commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son.


  True
• Eid al-Adha involves family gatherings and prayers.


  True
• Steps in the celebration of Eid al-Adha

  1️⃣ Prayer

  2️⃣ Sacrifice

  3️⃣ Family gatherings
• Isra and Mi'raj mark the Prophet Muhammad's journey to heaven.


  True
• Festivals are an important part of religious life in Islam.


  True
• What is the significance of Eid al-Fitr for Muslims?

  Breaking the fast of Ramadan
• What values does Eid al-Adha emphasize?

  Obedience and generosity
• Other significant Islamic festivals like Isra and Mi'raj also hold spiritual significance for Muslims.

  True
• Sharing meals with interfaith communities during Eid al-Adha helps bridge cultural and religious divides.


  True
• Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan
• Eid al-Fitr is celebrated with gift-giving and charitable donations
• Eid al-Adha commemorates Abraham's act of obedience
• Laylat al-Qadr is considered one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar
• Islamic festivals provide opportunities for community, worship, and reflection on Islamic teachings and values
• Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan
• Eid al-Adha involves the sacrifice of an animal as an act of obedience to God.


  True
• Match the Islamic festival with its description:

  Mawlid al-Nabi ↔️ Celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad

  Laylat al-Qadr ↔️ Commemorates the night the Quran was revealed

  Isra and Mi'raj ↔️ Marks the Prophet's journey to heaven
• During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims invite neighbors from different faiths to share in festivities