Festivals And Commemorations Flashcards
What is Eid-al-Adha
The most important festival in Islam
Marks the end of the annual Hajj
The opportunity for Muslims across the world to worship together
A commemoration of the example and commitment of Ibrihim
Underlines the importance of personal sacrifice of commitment to god
How is Eid-Al-Adha celebrated
Preparations- gifts bought new clothes made, food prepared etc.
A public holiday in some countries such as Jordan and turkey
Prayers will be said in the mosque and an Eid prayer is heard
Traditionally each Muslims family will buy and sacrifice an animal
What is Eid-al-Fitr
Three days of joyful celebrating at the end of Ramadan
A reward for the completing and ending of the fast period
A thanksgiving to god for giving them strength and self control during Ramadan
How is Eid-al-Fitr celebrated
A public holiday in Muslims majority countries in the uk some Muslims Bussi was will close
Houses decorated with coloured lights
New clothes bought and worn
Families and friends will be visited and special meals prepared and shared
What is Ashura
A celebration and fast on the tenth day of the tenth month
A rememberance for Shia Muslims on the death of Husayn in the battle of Karbala in 680 BC
A rememberance for Sunni Muslims of the fasting of Musa
How is Ashura celebrated
Not a public holiday in Britain but some businesses will close
A day of great sorrow, mourning and public grief
A chance to go on pilgrimage to Karbala
By dressing in black clothes marching through the streets beating chests
What is the night of power (Laylat - al- qadr)
One of the holiest days in the Muslims Calander 27th day of Ramadan
Marks the date when the queen was revealed to muhammah
How is laylat al qadr celebrated
Many Muslims stay up all night reciting the Quran praying and remembering gods mercy and forgiveness
What is the importance of the revelation of the Quran
It’s the divine law sent by god to guide humans in the right way to live
Revealed to Muhammad by god through the angel Jibril
When it’s being read the quran is often placed on a wooden stand
When it’s not in use stored on a high shelf wrapped in cloth
