Halloween Orgins
What date is Halloween celebrated on every year?
October 31st
Who do Muslims worship and pray to exclusively?
Allah
What should you say if someone offers you candy at school on Halloween?
"Thank you, but no thank you!" / "Thank you!"
Name the two main holidays that Allah gave to Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
How can a young Muslim Canadian feel confident when choosing not to celebrate Halloween?
By remembering that pleasing Allah and following our Deen comes first, and taking pride in our Islamic identity
What ancient festival did Halloween come from?
Samhain
How many main religious holidays did Allah give to Muslims?
2 Eids
How should a Muslim treat neighbors who celebrate Halloween?
With kindness, respect, and good character
Which Eid comes right after the month of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
What should you do if your Canadian classmates or teachers ask why you aren't dressed in a costume?
Explain politely that as a Muslim, you don't celebrate Halloween, but you enjoy celebrating Eid
Why did people originally wear costumes on Samhain?
To hide from the evil (or evil spirits)
True or False: Islam allows practicing or pretending to do magic.
False
What is the Arabic term for good manners and character?
Akhlaq
Which Eid takes place during the season of Hajj?
Eid al-Adha
True or False: Being a proud Muslim Canadian means we have to participate in every cultural event happening around us.
False — we can be active, contributing Canadian citizens while holding firmly to our Islamic faith and practices
What was the original belief about what happened on the night of Samhain?
People believed the border between the living and the dead opened, allowing spirits to walk the earth.
Why do Muslims avoid celebrating festivals that come from non-Islamic religious traditions?
Because our worship and celebrations are taught only through Allah and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
If a friend asks why you don't celebrate, what is a polite response?
"As Muslims, we have our own special celebrations like Eid that we participate in!"
Name two fun traditions Muslims do during Eid.
Wearing nice clothes, giving gifts, eating delicious food, visiting family, eidiiiiii 😍
What is a polite way Muslim Canadian families signal to trick-or-treaters that they are not participating on Halloween night?
By keeping their porch light turned off
True or False: Halloween started out purely as a fun, harmless candy-collecting holiday for kids.
False — it began as a serious pagan festival rooted in ancient spiritual beliefs.
What is the Islamic term for our religious identity and faith?
deen/iman
True or False: Being polite means we have to join in their celebration.
False — we can be polite without participating
What special congregational prayer do we perform in the morning on Eid?
Salat al-Eid
How does standing firm in our Islamic principles on days like Halloween make us stronger Muslim Canadians?
It builds strong character, integrity, and self-respect, and sets a good example of faith for others