Eid al-Adha, the Muslim 'feast of sacrifice', is approaching this week. Muslim families across the world will gather to mark this significant occasion.
This is the second of two yearly Eid celebrations for Muslims. It honors the Quranic account of Ibrahim's (Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, demonstrating his devotion to Allah. According to the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha occurs on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and spans four days.
This year, it will likely be observed on Wednesday, May 27 in the UK. Other countries including Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and Qatar will also observe the feast on this date. The USA, Canada, Australia, and other European countries such as France and Germany will also celebrate on May 27. However, the date will differ in some parts of the world, such as India and New Zealand, who will reportedly celebrate on May 28.
Eid al-Adha Quiz
How well-versed are you in Eid traditions? Challenge yourself with our quiz below and share your results in the comments.
Questions
- What does Eid al-Adha mean?
a - Festival of Sacrifice
b - Festival of Peace
c - Festival of Sheep and Cattle
d - Festival of Colours - The flesh of the slaughtered animals is divided into three portions. One-third is for one's own self. Another third is for the poor and the needy, and the last third is for...
a - Non-Muslims
b - Family and friends
c - A local school - When is Eid al-Adha celebrated?
a - Tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic Calendar
b - Tenth day of the month Ramadan (the 9th month)
c - Tenth day of Zil Hajj (the last month) - True or false: This festival started with prophet Isaiah.
a - False
b - True - The festival celebrates the sacrifice of the prophet Abraham - which of these was not his son?
a - Isaac
b - Ishmael
c - Hagar - How many Eids are celebrated annually in Islam?
a - One
b - Two
c - Five
d - Twelve - How do you greet someone on Eid?
a - Eid Mubarak!
b - Happy New Year
c - Shanah Tovah
d - Furaha Kwanza
Answers
1. a, 2. b, 3. c, 4. a, 5. c, 6. b, 7. a
An Eid al-Adha festival is being held in Trafalgar Square on Saturday, May 30. Looking for more from MyLondon? Subscribe to our daily newsletters here for the latest and greatest updates from across London.
