Celebrating Id ul-Adha
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of Id ul-Adha 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 by 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.Which of the following is not part of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Q2.Hajj includes several that are performed over several days.
Q3.Whose actions are re-enacted during many parts of Hajj?
Q4.Why do Muslims kiss or touch the Black Stone at the Ka’aba?
Q5.What additional pilgrimages might Shi’a Muslims take part in?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each key term to its correct meaning.
the pilgrimage to Makkah
an important prophet in Islam
the Arabic term for 'sacrifice'
Q2.When is Id ul-Adha celebrated?
Q3.Id ul-Adha recalls the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to his son for Allah.
Q4.How is Id ul-Adha traditionally celebrated?
Q5.Who celebrates Id ul-Adha?
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