Muslim Festivals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the requirements for feast days?
A
Cleanliness
Prayer
Thought for ones own family
Thought for others
2
Q
What is Id-ul-fitr?
A
Celebration at the end of Ramadan (the month of fasting)
It begins the sight of the new moon that welcomes the start if the new month
Muslims decorate their houses
Giving and receiving of gifts
Muslims attend special prayers at the mosque
And Muslim financially stable pays zakar equal to two meals
3
Q
What is id-ul-adha?
A
- It marks the end of hajj
- It recalls this faith in Allah displayed by the prophet Ibraham when commanded to sacrifice his son
- Cards and gifts are relieved
- Muslims must sacrifice and animal to Allah, this is to recall the sacrifice of the ram Allah provided for Ibraham so he wouldn’t have to kill his son
- Muslims may sacrifice - sheep, goats, cows or camels
- Muslim families enjoy meat from their sacrificed share the remaining meat with poor or with relatives
4
Q
Tell me some things about Muslim festivals?
A
Two main festivals
They involve worship and care for other
