Islam & Eid
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of which holy month of fasting?
What is Ramadan?
What is the largest country in the world by land area?
What is Russia?
Which bird is known for its inability to fly and lives in Antarctica?
What is a Penguin?
In what year did Columbus first sail to the Americas?
When was 1492?
What do Muslims break their fast with at the end of Ramadan each day, traditionally starting with this fruit?
Dates
During Eid, Muslims perform a special congregational prayer. What time of day is it typically held?
In the morning (after sunrise)
What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia, home of the Grand Mosque?
What is Riyadh?
What is the fastest land animal on Earth?
What ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza?
Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
What is the name of the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to make at least once in their lifetime, which coincides with Eid al-Adha?
Hajj
What is the Arabic greeting commonly exchanged during Eid, meaning 'Blessed Eid'?
Eid Mubarak
On which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
What is Africa?
How many legs does a spider have?
What is the number 8?
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Who was Neil Armstrong?
In many cultures, Muslims wear new or their finest clothes on Eid. What is the traditional South Asian outfit worn by men on Eid called?
Shalwar Kameez
What are the gifts of money given to children during Eid called (commonly used term in South Asia)?
What is Eidi?
What is the most populated country in the world?
What is India?
What is the largest mammal in the world?
What is a Blue whale?
The Ottoman Empire was headquartered in which modern-day country?
Where is Turkey?
Muslims follow the Islamic lunar calendar. What is it called?
The Hijri calendar
Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of which prophet to sacrifice his son as commanded by God?
Who is Ibrahim?
The Nile River is primarily associated with which country?
What is Egypt?
What animal is known as the 'ship of the desert' for its ability to survive without water for long periods?
What is a Camel?
What wall, stretching thousands of miles, was built to protect ancient China from invasions?
What is the Great Wall of China?
What is the special charity that Muslims are required to give before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, to ensure the poor can also celebrate?
Zakat al-Fitr