Marking the Passing of Time and Seasons (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What type of calendar does the Islamic faith follow?
What type of calendar does the Islamic faith follow?
Lunar calendar
By approximately how many days do Islamic festivals shift earlier each year?
By approximately how many days do Islamic festivals shift earlier each year?
11 days
How many days does a lunar year contain?
How many days does a lunar year contain?
Approximately 354 days
What are the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar?
What are the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar?
Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
On which day does Eid ul-Fitr take place?
On which day does Eid ul-Fitr take place?
First day of Shawwal
What does Eid ul-Fitr mark the conclusion of?
What does Eid ul-Fitr mark the conclusion of?
Ramadan
How long does Ramadan last?
How long does Ramadan last?
29 or 30 days
Which two Pillars of Islam does Eid ul-Fitr connect to?
Which two Pillars of Islam does Eid ul-Fitr connect to?
Saum and Zakah
What event does Eid al-Adha commemorate?
What event does Eid al-Adha commemorate?
Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Ishmael
In which Islamic month does Eid al-Adha occur?
In which Islamic month does Eid al-Adha occur?
Dhul Hijjah
Which Qur'an passage references Abraham's story?
Which Qur'an passage references Abraham's story?
Surah 37:100-111
Which direction must the animal face during Eid al-Adha sacrifice?
Which direction must the animal face during Eid al-Adha sacrifice?
Towards Mecca