Muslim Festival

Question 1

What is Id Mubarak?

Answer 1

An Arabic term that means “Blessed Feast/festival.

Question 2

What is Ramadan?

Answer 2

Is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting.

Question 3

What is Zakat?

Answer 3

Payment made annually under Islamic law on certain kinds of property and used for charitable and religious purposes, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Question 4

What does Halal mean?

Answer 4

Permissible / lawful

Question 5

What does Id-ul-Adha/Eid al-Adha mean?

Answer 5

Festival of Sacrifice

Question 6

What does Eid al-Adha celebrate?

Answer 6

Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Muslims around the world observe this event.

Question 7

In Islamic traditions they call him Ibrahim what do they call him in Christian and Jewish traditions?

Answer 7

Abraham

Question 8

What is the story of Ibrahim?

Answer 8

He was commanded by God to sacrifice his adult son. He obeyed and took Ishmael (Ismail or Ismael) to Mount Moriah. Just as he was to sacrifice his son, an angel stopped him and gave him a ram to sacrifice in place of his son.

Question 9

Some people dispute that the son of sacrifice was ________. Regardless, these events are remembered and celebrated at Eid al-Adha.

Answer 9

Isaac (Isḥāq)

Question 10

Id-ul-Adha is also the festival that ends Hajj and strict rules are laid down for the slaughter of __________

Answer 10

animals

Question 11

At Eid al-Adha what do many Muslims make an effort to do?

Answer 11

Many Muslims make a special effort to pray and listen to a sermon at a Mosque. They also wear new clothes, visit family members and friends.

Question 12

What are the rules for the slaughter of animals in the festival Id-ul-Adha that ends Hajj?

Answer 12

1. The animal must not be frightened.
2. The animal must be turned to face Makkah as the slaughterer calls on the name of Allah.
3. Prayers from the Qur’an are read out as the animal is killed.
4. A very sharp knife is drawn across the animal’s jugular vein (any one of several large veins in the neck carrying blood from the head and face) .
5. All of the blood is drained from the body. It is unclean for Muslims to eat meat that has traces of blood in it and meat that has been prepared in the correct manner is called halal.

Question 13

Who is the animal meat from the festival Id-ul-Adha shared amongst?

Answer 13

The meat is shared amongst the family, relatives and the poor and needy.

Question 14

What does Id-ul-Fitr/ Eid al-Fitr mean?

Answer 14

Festival of fast breaking

Question 15

What is done during Ramadan?

Answer 15

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it.

Question 16

When does Eid al-Fitr start?

Answer 16

At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).

Question 17

What day does Eid al-Fitr fall on?

Answer 17

Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.

Question 18

Before Eid what do families do?

Answer 18

Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives a determined amount as a donation to the poor. This donation is known Zakat-al-fitr (charity of fast-breaking).

Question 19

On the day of Eid where do Muslim families gather?

Answer 19

On the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or Mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer.

Question 20

After the end of Eid prayer what do Muslim families do?

Answer 20

After the Eid prayer, Muslims usually scatter to visit various family and friends, graves of loved ones, give gifts (especially to children), and make phone calls to distant relatives to give well-wishes for the holiday.

Question 21

How long do Eid activities and celebrations continue for?

Answer 21

These activities traditionally continue for three days. In most Muslim countries, the entire 3-day period is an official government/school holiday.

Question 22

They will also exchange Eid _____

Answer 22

cards

Question 23

How do people greet each other during Eid time?

Answer 23

They will greet each other by saying Eid Mubarak (have a happy festival).