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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is eid al fitr? | Eid al fitr is a major three day Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan's dawn-to-dusk fasting. |
| What are some celebrations that take place during eid al fitr? | Some celebrations that take place during eid al fitr are morning prayers, wearing new clothes, giving to charity and sharing meals with family and friends. |
| What is the significance of eid al fitr? | It marks the completion of a month of fasting, prayer and reflection serving as a reward for devotion. |
| How long does eid al fitr usually last for? | Eid al fitr celebrations usually last for three days. |
| How does Eid al fitr begin? | It begins with the sighting of the new moon to start the month of Shawwal. |
| What is eid al adha? | Eid al adha is one of the most important Islamic holidays honouring Prophet Ibrahim's obedience to God to sacrifice his son. |
| What are some celebrations that take place during eid al adha? | Some celebrations that take place during eid al adha consist of communal prayers, charitable giving and sacrificing an animal. |
| What is the significance of eid al adha? | It commemorates the story of Ibrahim who was willing to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God who then spared the son and provided a ram instead. |
| How long does eid al adha usually last for? | Eid al adha is celebrated for three or four days. |
| What does the festival of eid al adha mark? | It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and is celebrated for three or four days. |