Eid quiz, printable

Eid Quiz: Printable Questions and Answers

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  1. How many Eid celebrations do Muslims observe each year?

    1. One
    2. Four
    3. Three
    4. Two
  2. What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate?

    1. The birth of the Prophet ﷺ
    2. The new Islamic year
    3. The end of the Ramadan fast
    4. The pilgrimage to Makkah
  3. What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?

    1. Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah
    2. The Hijra to Madinah
    3. The end of Ramadan
    4. The revelation of the Quran
  4. Eid al-Adha takes place during which yearly pilgrimage period?

    1. Laylat al-Qadr
    2. Hajj
    3. Umrah season
    4. Ramadan
  5. What special prayer opens the celebration on the morning of Eid?

    1. Salat al-Janazah
    2. Salat al-Istikhara
    3. Salat al-Tarawih
    4. Salat al-Eid
  6. What is the charity given before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, so that everyone can join the celebration, called?

    1. Kaffarah
    2. Zakat al-Fitr
    3. Sadaqah Jariyah
    4. Zakat al-Mal
  7. What is the animal sacrifice performed during Eid al-Adha called?

    1. Fidyah
    2. Rami
    3. Qurbani
    4. Aqiqah
  8. Which greeting is commonly exchanged during Eid celebrations?

    1. Eid Mubarak
    2. Ramadan Kareem
    3. As-salamu alaykum only
    4. Barakallahu feek
  9. What do many Muslim families traditionally give to children during Eid?

    1. A written exam
    2. A fast to make up
    3. Nothing in particular
    4. Eidi, a small gift of money
  10. Which of these best describes the mood of the Eid prayer and gathering?

    1. Joyful and communal, marked by gratitude
    2. Somber and reflective, marked by mourning
    3. Silent and solitary
    4. Competitive between families

Answer key

Eid Quiz, correct answers and explanations.

  1. D. Two

    Muslims observe two Eid celebrations each year, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, each marking a different occasion.

  2. C. The end of the Ramadan fast

    Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, celebrates the completion of the month of Ramadan.

  3. A. 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.

  4. B. 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.

  5. D. 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.

  6. B. Zakat al-Fitr

    Zakat al-Fitr is given before the Eid al-Fitr prayer so that people in need can also enjoy the holiday.

  7. C. Qurbani

    Qurbani is the sacrifice of an animal during Eid al-Adha, with the meat traditionally shared among family, neighbors, and those in need.

  8. A. Eid Mubarak

    Eid Mubarak, meaning Blessed Eid, is the common greeting exchanged among family and friends during both Eid celebrations.

  9. D. 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.

  10. A. Joyful and communal, marked by gratitude

    Eid is a joyful, communal occasion, marked by gratitude, shared meals, new clothes, and visiting family and friends.

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