Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the meaning and significance of Id ul-Adha and Id ul-Fitr for Muslims in the UK today.
Key learning points
- Id ul-Adha is associated with 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-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, and is the breaking of the fast.
- During Ramadan, Muslims remember that the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad on the Night of Power.
Keywords
Ibrahim - important prophet in Islam who was willing to sacrifice his son and re-built the Ka'aba with him
Night of Power - also known as 'Laylat al Qadir', the night that the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira
Qurbani - Arabic term for sacrifice; an animal sacrificed as part of Id ul-Adha
Ramadan - the month in which the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad; the month when Muslims take part in an obligatory fast
Common misconception
Id ul-Adha celebrates the end of Ramadan and Id ul-Fitr comes at the end of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Id ul-Fitr is the festival of breaking the fast (at the end of Ramadan), and Id ul-Adha is the festival of sacrifice (at the end of the Hajj pilgrimage).
Teacher tip
Students could research a local mosque or one online to see how they support Muslims in the celebration of Id ul-Fitr and Id ul-Adha.
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.The word 'jihad' means ' , effort or fight'.
Q2.Trying to resist temptation and live according to Islamic teachings is an example of ...
Q3.What is a requirement in order for a war to qualify as lesser jihad?
Q4.Why is the internal struggle referred to as the 'greater jihad'?
Q5.In Shi’a Islam, why is jihad considered especially important?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its correct meaning.
an important prophet in Islam who was willing to sacrifice his son
the Arabic term for sacrifice
the month when Muslims take part in obligatory fasting
Q2.When is Id ul-Adha celebrated?
Q3.What is the purpose of sharing the meat from the sacrifice?
Q4.What does Id ul-Fitr celebrate?
Q5.What is the Night of Power called in Arabic?
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