Id-ul-Adha

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Hajj rites at Mina

Question 2

Is Id-ul-Adha celebrated only by those on Hajj?

Answer 2

No, to show Ummah, it is celebrated throughout the Muslim world.

Question 3

What does Id-ul-Adha commemorate?

Answer 3

Allah’s gift of a ram to replace Isma’il who Ibrahim was going to sacrifice to show obedience to Allah.
The Devil tried to persuade Ibrahim not to sacrifice Isma’il but Ibrahim remained obedient to Allah.
It celebrates Ibrahim’s submission (what Islam means) to Allah

Question 4

What do families do on Id-ul-Adha?

Answer 4

If they can afford to they sacrifice a sheep, goat or camel and share in the their community.

Question 5

What is the sacrifice of animal called?

Answer 5

Qurban

Question 6

What does Id-ul-Adha begin with?

Answer 6

A communal prayer at daybreak at the mosque

Question 7

What do worshippers do?

Answer 7

Wear their best clothes, visit friends and family, exchange gifts