Id ul-Adha
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of Id ul-Ahda and how it is celebrated by Muslims.
Key learning points
- Id ul-Adha is an annual festival celebrated by Muslims.
- Id ul-Adha is associated with the Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son for Allah.
- Muslims celebrate through sacrificing an animal and sharing the meat with family, friends and the poor.
- Id ul-Adha is celebrated on the last day of the Hajj pilgrimage by Muslims all over the world.
Keywords
Hajj - the pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims are obligated to take once in their lifetime
Ibrahim - an important prophet in Islam, who was willing to sacrifice his son, and re-built the Ka'aba with him
Qurbani - Arabic term for 'sacrifice'; an animal is sacrificed as part of Id ul-Adha
Sacrifice - to give up something very important to you or to kill something as an offering to God
Common misconception
Id ul-Adha is celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan.
Id ul-Adha is celebrated on the last day of the Hajj ritual. Id ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan.
Teacher tip
Pupils can make a chart showing how many of the steps of Hajj are connected to Ibrahim, Hagar and their son to better understand his connection to the pilgrimage and the festival celebrated on the final day of it.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Hajj is one of the Pillars of Islam and one of the Ten Obligatory Acts.
Q2.Why do Muslims perform animal sacrifice during Hajj?
Q3.How many times are Muslims required to perform Hajj in their lifetime?
Q4.Who is not required to perform Hajj?
Q5.Muslims do not worship the Black Stone because they only worship .
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each key term to its correct meaning.
the pilgrimage to Makkah
an important prophet in Islam
to give up something very important to you
Q2.Id ul-Adha is an festival celebrated by Muslims.
Q3.What did Allah do when Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son?
Q4.Muslims share the meat of the sacrificed animal with family, friends, and the .
Q5.Which of the following statements is true?
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