Muslim families across the world will soon come together to celebrate
Eid Al-Adha is approaching this week, when Muslim families worldwide will gather to mark this significant ‘feast of sacrifice’.
The second of two yearly Eid celebrations for Muslims, this particular celebration honours the Quranic account of Ibrahim’s (Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, demonstrating his devotion to Allah. According to the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha occurs on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and spans four days.
This means that this year, it will likely be observed on Wednesday, May 27 in the UK. This will also be the case for other countries observing the feast including Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Qatar.
It appears that the USA, Canada, Australia, and other European countries including Franc and Germany, will also observe the feast on this date. However, the date will differ in some parts of the world, such as India and New Zealand, who will reportedly celebrate on May 28.
How well-versed are you in Eid traditions? Challenge yourself with our quiz below – and don’t forget to share your results in the comments section.
Eid al-Adha quiz
1. What does Eid al-Adha mean?
- a – Festival of Sacrifice
- b – Festival of Peace
- c – Festival of Sheep and Cattle
- d – Festival of Colours
2. The flesh of the slaughtered animals is divided into three portions. One-third is for one’s own self. Another third is for the poor and the needy, and the last third is for…
- a – Non-Muslims
- b – Family and friends
- c – A local school
3. When is Eid al-Adha celebrated?
- a – Tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic Calendar
- b – Tenth day of the month Ramadan (the 9th month)
- c – Tenth day of Zil Hajj (the last month)
4. True or false: This festival started with prophet Isaiah
5. The festival celebrates the sacrifice of the prophet Abraham – which of these was not his son?
- a – Isaac
- b – Ishmael
- c – Hagar
6. How many Eid’s are celebrated annually in Islam?
- a – One
- b – Two
- c – Five
- d -Twelve
7. How do you greet someone on Eid?
- a – Eid Mubarak!
- b – Happy New Year
- c – Shanah Tovah
- d – Furaha Kwanza
Answers
- a
- b
- c
- a
- c
- b
- a
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