Quiz: Eid Mubarak
Each question is followed by some possible answers. Select the one that you think is the correct answer.
- Question 1 of 10
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How many Eids are celebrated in a year?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Two.
- Question 2 of 10
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Which calender does the Muslim religion follow?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Lunar Calender.
- Question 3 of 10
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In which month do the Muslims fast for 30 days?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Ramadan.
- Question 4 of 10
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Why is Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: To encourage brotherhood and helping the poor.
- Question 5 of 10
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During the month of Ramadan, Muslims recite a special prayer in addition to the night prayer. What do they call this special prayer?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Taravih
- Question 6 of 10
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During the month of Ramadan, every morning before the sun rises, Muslims generally consume eatables cooked in milk or drink tea and water. What do they call this early morning meal?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Sehri.
- Question 7 of 10
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After fasting for the whole day, Muslims break their fast as soon as they hear the prayer call from the mosque. What is breaking of the fast called?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Iftar.
- Question 8 of 10
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There are several delicacies prepared on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Which one of the following is the most popular?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Sevian or vermicelli pudding.
- Question 9 of 10
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What does the term ‘Eidee’ refer to?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Pocket money.
- Question 10 of 10
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Who is the author of the book ‘Eidgah’?
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Incorrect! The right answer is: Premchand.
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Two Types of Eid in Islam
There are two annual key festivals that are celebrated in Islam – one is Eid-ul-Fitr and the other is Eid ul-Adha.
Although they are both named Eid, they are two completely different celebrations altogether.
Eid-ul-Fitr: Eid Festival Quiz
Eid-ul-Fitr follows the Holy month of Ramadan – the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Throughout the Blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims across the world unite and partake in the act of fasting, which not only involves abstaining from food and drink between the hours of sunrise and sunset but also refraining from any bad deeds or sinful acts – purifying the mind, body and soul in the process.
The month is intended to bring Muslims closer to their Lord and to encourage an equal, balanced society amongst other aspects – by way of giving to those in need.
The month of Ramadan is an incredibly popular time for giving as the rewards and blessings for good deeds and charitable acts are multiplied in this month.
On the morning of Eid-ul-Fitr, Muslims will unite at their local Mosque, donate their zakat-ul-Fitr then recite Eid salaah (prayers) in congregation. Following these prayers, they will greet all other Muslims with “Eid Mubarak” which translates to “have a blessed Eid” and will then proceed to homes of family and friends to eat and celebrate together. It is a day where most will wear their best attire, enjoy sweet meats together and give Eid gifts to their loved ones, especially children.
Eid-ul-Adha: Eid Festival Quiz
Eid-ul-Adha falls just after the annual pilgrimage of Hajj (the fifth obligatory pillar of Islam), in Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and is widely known as the feast of sacrifice. Although this Eid has no direct link to the pilgrimage, it happens to fall just after the annual event.
Eid-ul-Adha commemorates the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (as) for the sake of Allah. Prophet Ibrahim’s (as) willingness to sacrifice His son in His devotion to Allah is what gives this Eid its title of “the feast of sacrifice”.
The act of Qurbani (sacrifice) is carried out on this particular Eid with cows, sheep, goats, bulls or camels. The meat from the animal is distributed in three equal portions between family, friends and those in need.
Many Muslims choose to donate their Qurbani through charities such as Muslim Aid to ensure proficient distribution of their Qurbani shares are given to those most in need.