Islamic festivals
Identify one of the two Islamic festivals mentioned in this Hadith.
Describe how Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Explain why Islamic festivals are important for Muslims.
First point
Make your first point: explain why Eid al-Fitr is important and how it celebrates the completion of Ramadan as a communal act of gratitude and worship.
Second point
Make your second point: explain how the Hadith passage shows that Islamic festivals must be observed correctly, in the right way and at the right time, and what this teaches about proper worship.
Third point
Make your third point: explain why Eid al-Adha is important, its connection to Ibrahim's sacrifice, the Hajj pilgrimage and the communal sharing of sacrificial meat.
'Eid al-Adha is more important than Eid al-Fitr for Muslims.' Assess this statement. You should refer to the significance of the passage provided, using your own or others' views to support your answer.
Passage: refer to this in your answer
Abu 'Ubaid said: "I was present for 'Eid with 'Umar bin Khattab. He started with the prayer before the sermon, and said: 'The Messenger of Allah forbade fasting on these two days, the Day of Fitr and the Day of Adha. As for the Day of Fitr, it is the day when you break your fast, and on the Day of Adha you eat the meat of your sacrifices.'"
Suggested length: 250–350 words
Writing guides
- 1Agree: argue why Eid al-Adha, commemorating Ibrahim's supreme sacrifice and linked to the Hajj pilgrimage, is the more spiritually significant festival.
- 2Further agree: use the Hadith to show how the Day of Adha (sacrifice) and the Day of Fitr are placed side by side as equally commanded observances, and explain what makes Eid al-Adha distinct.
- 3Disagree: consider whether Eid al-Fitr, as the celebration directly following the most spiritually intense month (Ramadan), is equally or more important for the majority of Muslims.
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