Eid quiz
How much do you know about Eid?
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Question 1: How many Eid celebrations do Muslims observe each year?
Two
Muslims observe two Eid celebrations each year, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, each marking a different occasion.
Question 2: What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate?
The end of the Ramadan fast
Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, celebrates the completion of the month of Ramadan.
Question 3: What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?
Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the story of Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, and Allah's mercy in providing a ram instead.
Question 4: Eid al-Adha takes place during which yearly pilgrimage period?
Hajj
Eid al-Adha falls during the days of Hajj, in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, even for Muslims who are not performing the pilgrimage that year.
Question 5: What special prayer opens the celebration on the morning of Eid?
Salat al-Eid
Salat al-Eid is a special congregational prayer performed on the morning of both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, often held outdoors or in large gatherings.
Question 6: What is the charity given before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, so that everyone can join the celebration, called?
Zakat al-Fitr
Zakat al-Fitr is given before the Eid al-Fitr prayer so that people in need can also enjoy the holiday.
Question 7: What is the animal sacrifice performed during Eid al-Adha called?
Qurbani
Qurbani is the sacrifice of an animal during Eid al-Adha, with the meat traditionally shared among family, neighbors, and those in need.
Question 8: Which greeting is commonly exchanged during Eid celebrations?
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak, meaning Blessed Eid, is the common greeting exchanged among family and friends during both Eid celebrations.
Question 9: What do many Muslim families traditionally give to children during Eid?
Eidi, a small gift of money
Eidi is a small gift, often money, traditionally given to children by parents and older relatives during Eid celebrations.
Question 10: Which of these best describes the mood of the Eid prayer and gathering?
Joyful and communal, marked by gratitude
Eid is a joyful, communal occasion, marked by gratitude, shared meals, new clothes, and visiting family and friends.
About the Eid Quiz
Eid is one of the most joyful times in the Islamic calendar, marked by prayer, family gatherings, and gratitude. Muslims celebrate two Eids each year, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, each with its own meaning and traditions.
This eid quiz covers 10 questions and answers on both celebrations, from the special prayer that opens the day to the customs families around the world share. Test your knowledge and pass it along to family before the next Eid.