Festivals

Question 1

Eid Al Adha

Answer 1

• Shia and Sunni
• Festival of Sacrifice
• Pilgrims on Hajj and Muslims over the world sacrifice an animal
• Remembrance of when Allah gave a lamb for Ibrahim to sacrifice instead of his son (Ishma’il)

Question 2

How is Eid al adha celebrated

Answer 2

• Follow traditions of prophet Muhammed
• Animal is slaughtered in traditional Muslim way as “In the name of God, God is the greatest” is said
• prayers at the mosque + khutbah
• meat is shared out

Question 3

Meaning of Eid al Adha

Answer 3

• Demonstration of Muslim willingness to make sacrifices for Allah
• Time to be thankful for Allahs provision

Question 4

Eid ul Fitr

Answer 4

• Shia and Sunni
• celebrating end of Ramadan when crescent moon is sighted
• Muslims give special charity (Zakah) before prayers (including Khutbah)
• time to be thankful for Allah and the success in completion of fasting (+ reward in the afterlife)
• remember those who have died

Question 5

Eid ul Ghadeer

Answer 5

-Shia
- Celebrating last sermon of Prophet Muhammed
- Shia believe this was the day he appointed Ali as his successor
- complete specific prayers to affirm their commitment to the first Imam (Ali)

Question 6

“God does not…”

Answer 6

“God does not guide those who reject Him”

Question 7

Quote announcing Ali
“Ali is…”

Answer 7

“Ali is here to be his master… be a supporter of whoever supports him”

Question 8

Ashura (Shia + Sunni beliefs)

Answer 8

• first month of Islamic year
• celebrates 2 events:
• the day that Nuh left the Ark
• the day Musa was saved from Egyptians (by Allah)
• Muhammed made fast voluntary, but is major for Shi’a Muslims
• remembrance of martyrdom of Hussayn (son of Ali + 3rd Imam)
• his death is shown as symbol of struggle against injustice and oppression
• shias participate in public mourning and grief