Islam KO Flashcards
What does the word ‘eid’ mean?
Festival
What are the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar?
Eid-ul-Adha and Eid-ul-Fitr
What type of calendar does the Islamic calendar follow?
Lunar calendar
How many days can a lunar year have?
Up to 355 days
What does Eid-ul-Adha commemorate?
Sacrifice
What significant event does Eid-ul-Adha mark the end of?
Hajj
Who was asked to make a great sacrifice for the sake of God?
Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
What did Ibrahim dream that Allah told him to sacrifice?
His son, Isma’il
What animal was Ibrahim instructed to sacrifice instead of his son?
A ram
What do Muslims do on the first morning of Eid-ul-Adha?
Attend morning prayers at their local mosque
What is the significance of the sermon during Eid-ul-Adha prayers?
Teaches the importance of obeying Allah and discusses Ibrahim’s lessons
What type of animal is traditionally slaughtered during Eid-ul-Adha?
Sheep, camel, or goat
How is the meat from the sacrifice divided?
A third is kept, a third is given to relatives or neighbors, and a third is given to the poor
What special attire do people wear during Eid-ul-Adha?
New clothes
What is a common practice for women and young girls during Eid-ul-Adha?
Decorating hands with mehndhi (henna)
What is the key fact about Eid-ul-Adha?
It is a time for Muslims to remember God’s love and kindness and the importance of obeying Allah
When does Eid-ul-Fitr occur?
At the end of Ramadan
What does Eid-ul-Fitr celebrate?
Thanksgiving to Allah and completion of the fourth pillar of Islam (sawm)
What special charity is collected during Eid-ul-Fitr?
Zakah
What is done with Zakah collected during Eid-ul-Fitr?
Given to less well-off Muslims to help them celebrate the festival
What activities are common during Eid-ul-Fitr?
Service with prayers, sermon, family and friends meeting, and exchanging gifts
