Eid Al-Adha Basics
Hajj Journey
Important Dates & Places
Traditions & Foods
Kindness & Forgiving
100

This Islamic holiday commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.

What is Eid al-Adha?

100

Hajj is one of these core duties in Islam.

What is the Five Pillars?

100

Eid al-Adha is the second of these two major Islamic celebrations.

 What are the two Eids?

100

On Eid, many families enjoy this type of meat.

What is lamb?

100

Muslims give this type of charity, especially on Eid.

What is Zakat?

200

Eid al-Adha lasts this many days in most Muslim countries.

What is three days?

200

During Hajj, pilgrims walk around this sacred building seven times.

What is the Kaaba?

200

Eid al-Adha is celebrated during this Islamic month, which is also the time of the Hajj pilgrimage.

What is Dhu al-Hijjah?

200

This sweet dish made with milk and dates is popular in many homes during Eid.

What is sheer khurma?

200

Sharing Qurbani meat teaches this value.

What is generosity?

300

Muslims begin the day of Eid with this special prayer.

What is Salat al-Eid?

300

The ritual of sacrificing an animal during Eid al-Adha is known by this Arabic term.

What is Qurbani?

300

This day during Hajj, the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah, is spent in prayer and reflection on Mount Arafat.

What is the Day of Arafah?

300

Muslims are encouraged to say this before eating.

What is Bismillah?

300

Giving food or money to others is called this in Islam.

What is sadaqah?

400

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims greet each other with this phrase, meaning “Blessed Eid.”

What is Eid Mubarak?

400

The meat from the sacrificed animal is traditionally divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for these individuals.

Who are the needy or poor?

400

Pilgrims gather at this sacred plain to ask for forgiveness.

What is Arafat?

400

On the morning of Eid, many people eat something sweet before prayer, following this tradition.

 What is the Sunnah?

400

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said even this small act is a kind of charity.

What is a smile?

500

This is the name of the sermon given after the Eid prayer.

What is the Khutbah?

500

This city is the destination for the Hajj pilgrimage, which coincides with Eid al-Adha.

What is Mecca?

500

The white clothes worn by male pilgrims during Hajj are called this.

What is Ihram?

500

This popular rice dish with meat and spices is often served at Eid feasts.

What is biryani?

500

Giving during Eid reminds Muslims to do this for their community.

What is care for others?