important festival in Shi’a Islam, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain

a ceremony or occasion which honours someone's memory

a city in modern day Iraq where Imam Hussein was martyred

a person who suffers death rather than give up their religion, belief or other important cause

Ashura

Religious education

In this unit pupils will learn about specific practices in Islam such as prayer and festivals such as Id ul-Fitr. They will compare Sunni and Shi'a understandings of these practices noting similarities and differences.

Islam and Buddhism: Practices

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Imam Hussain was {{}} at the Battle of Karbala.

by mourning and reenacting the events of Karbala

How do many Shi’a Muslims express grief during Ashura?

as a symbol of sacrifice and saving lives

Why might some Shi’a Muslims donate blood during Ashura?

Sunni Muslims may fast on Ashura as a {{}} act.

What do both Sunni and Shi’a Muslims do on Ashura, though for different reasons?

Id ul-Adha follows the {{}} pilgrimage and commemorates sacrifice.

Who do Muslims believe Prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice?

What is the act of sacrificing an animal during Id ul-Adha called?

It is shared between family, friends, and the poor

How is the meat from the sacrificed animal typically divided?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz