Islamic Festivals Flashcards
What is Id-ul Adha
A festival that lasts for 4 days and marks the end of hajj
What does id-ul adha remember
The prophet ibrahim who was willing to sacrifice his son ismail on gods command and his obedience to allahs will.
What did ibrahim sacrifice instead of his son ?
A ram
What does ibrahims obedience to allahs will encourage Muslims to do
Make their own sacrifices and remember Allahs importance but also makes them reflect and ask for forgiveness for times they haven’t been devoted as they should be
How do Muslims celebrate id-ul adha
Prayers at Mosques and a sermon from the imam, on hajj pilgrims sacrifice and animal or in the uk Muslims buy halal meat that family friends and the poor each keep a 1/3 of, give money to the poor, cards and presents exchanged and share meals with neighbours fsmily and friends
What does id-ul-fitr celebrate
The breaking of the fast
What else does id-ul-fitr celebrate other than the end of Ramadan ?
Thanking God for the strength and help he has given them to fast for a month as well as the giving of the Quran
How do Muslims celebrate id-ul-fitr
They gather in mosques or large outdoor areas to say special Eid prayers. A Simon is given by an imam to remind Muslims, they should forgive and forget any differences from the last year. They give a traditionally defined amount as a donation to the poor (typically food). A big family celebration where presents are exchanged. Families may string up lights or place candles or lanterns around the house. Bright banners are sometimes, Hung
What does the day of ashura celebrate for shias ?
It remembers the martyrdom of husayn in the town of Karbala
What do Sunni Muslims refer to the day of ashura as ?
The day of atonement
How do Muslims celebrate ashura?
Voluntary fast, give to charity, recite prayers, read poetry, give blood, self flagellate, public holidays, funeral like processions and plays plus re-enactments of the Karbala battle
