Eid

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/eid

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the religious designation?Major Islamic festivals marking significant spiritual milestones
2. What is the historical establishment?Instituted during the early Islamic period by Prophet Muhammad
3. What is Eid and why is it special?Eid is a joyful holiday that brings families together and lets people celebrate with prayers, gifts, and yummy food. It shows gratitude to God and strengthens community bonds.
4. What are the two main Eids and how are they different?The two main Eids are Eid al‑Fitr, which ends the month of fasting called Ramadan, and Eid al‑Adha, which remembers the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice. Both celebrate faith but focus on different stories.

Salat al-Eid: The special congregational prayer performed on the morning of Eid.
Qurbani: The ritual sacrifice of an animal during Eid al-Adha, symbolizing obedience and shared sustenance.
Eidi: Gifts or money given to children and younger relatives during Eid celebrations.