Revision 2

Question 1

Let’s start with

Answer 1

Eid

Question 2

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of a month of fasting, called Ramadan. Ramadan takes place during which month of the Islamic calendar?

Answer 2

9th

Question 3

Eid al-Fitr is a time for spiritual awareness and prayer. During this holy festival, Muslims praise Allah for which of the following gifts?

Answer 3

Strength and endurance

Question 4

What does the word ‘Eid’ mean?

Answer 4

The word Eid means festival, or feast!

Question 5

Just like many other religious festivals, friends and family will exchange gifts, cards and food during Eid al-Fitr. A common breakfast is Sheer Khurma: what is it made from?

Answer 5

Pasta and dates cooked in milk

Question 6

Eid al-Fitr is often called “Sweet Eid” due to the number of sweet dishes eaten. Can you tell us what the deliciously sweet snack is shown above? 🤔

Answer 6

Baklava

Question 7

Now it’s …

Answer 7

Lent and Ash Wednesday

Question 8

True or False: Easter affects the day Ash Wednesday lands on.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The ashes on the forehead represent

Answer 9

Mourning and repentance

Question 10

Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday?

Answer 10

No, meat is prohibited on Ash Wednesday

Question 11

What is Ash Wednesday

Answer 11

The day marking the beginning of Lent

Question 12

How many days are there in Lent?

Answer 12

40

Question 13

What is the first day of Lent called?

Answer 13

Ash Wednesday

Question 14

What word is never said or sung during Lent?

Answer 14

Alleluia

Question 15

What color vestments does the priest wear during Lent?

Answer 15

Purple

Question 16

Now it’s…

Answer 16

Wesak

Question 17

When is it?

Answer 17

Sunday 19th May

Question 18

The festival of Wesak commemorates the

Answer 18

Buddha’s birth enlighten and death

Question 19

What do Buddhists do at Wesak?

Answer 19

Many Buddhists will clean and decorate their homes.
*In many countries, Buddhists visit their nearest temple or monastery for services and teaching.
*Monks give talks and lead the chanting of mantras, including the Three Jewels.
*The laity bring gifts of flowers, rice, candles and incense, which are placed by statues of the Buddha. This is to show respect and gratitude to the Buddha for his life and teachings,
*Some Buddhists also pour water over a statue of the Buddha. This is called ‘The Bathing of the Buddha’.
*The Bathing of the Buddha symbolises the washing away of one’s past misdeeds and is a reminder to Buddhists to purify their own minds from greed, hate and ignorance.
*In some countries, Buddhists will release caged birds. This represents letting go of troubles and wishing that all beings are well and happy.
*In Thailand and Indonesia, special Wesak lanterns are made from paper and wood.

*Many Buddhists will donate to charity or give free food and drink to those in need.

Question 20

What do Buddhists remember at Wesak?

Answer 20

Wesak is the most important festival for many Buddhists. In Western countries it is often called ‘Buddha Day’.
*The festival is a time to remember the Buddha’s birth, his enlightenment (nirvana) and his death (parinirvana).
*There is no fixed date for Wesak and it is celebrated at different times in different countries.

Question 21

Now it’s…

Answer 21

Ganesha chaturthi

Question 22

Q1. Who is the father of Lord Ganesha?

Answer 22

c) Shiva

Question 23

What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi?

Answer 23

It celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesha on Earth

Question 24

Which festival is celebrated for Lord Ganesha?

Answer 24

Ganesh Chaturthi

Question 25

What does Lord Ganesha hold in one of his upper arms?

Answer 25

Axe

Question 26

Who broke Ganesha’s teeth, leading to his name "Ekdant"?

Answer 26

Parashurama