Eid Al-Adha Basics
Which Islamic holiday commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God?
Eid al-Adha
Hajj is one of these core duties in Islam.
The Five Pillars
Eid al-Adha is the second of these two major Islamic celebrations.
The two Eids (eidul fitr and edul adha)
On Eid, many families enjoy this type of meat.
Lamb
Muslims give this type of charity, especially on Eid.
Zakat
Eid al-Adha lasts this many days in most Muslim countries.
Three days
During Hajj, pilgrims walk around this sacred building seven times.
The Kaaba
Eid al-Adha is celebrated during this Islamic month, which is also the time of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Dhu al-Hijjah
This sweet dish made with milk and dates is popular in many homes during Eid.
sheer khurma
Sharing Qurbani meat teaches this value.
generosity
Muslims begin the day of Eid with this special prayer.
Salat al-Eid
The ritual of sacrificing an animal during Eid al-Adha is known by this Arabic term.
Qurbani
This day during Hajj, the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah, is spent in prayer and reflection on Mount Arafat.
The Day of Arafah?
Muslims are encouraged to say this before eating.
Bismillah
Giving food or money to others is called this in Islam.
sadaqah
On Eid al-Adha, Muslims greet each other with this phrase, meaning “Blessed Eid.”
Eid Mubarak
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.
the needy or poor
Pilgrims gather at this sacred plain to ask for forgiveness.
Mount Arafat
On the morning of Eid, many people eat something sweet before prayer, following this tradition.
Sunnah
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said even this small act is a kind of charity.
smile
This is the name of the sermon given after the Eid prayer.
Khutbah
This city is the destination for the Hajj pilgrimage, which coincides with Eid al-Adha.
Mecca
What is the white clothes worn by male pilgrims during Hajj are called this.
Ihram
This popular rice dish with meat and spices is often served at Eid feasts. It has South Asian roots.
biryani
Giving during Eid reminds Muslims to do this for their community.
care for others