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Transcript of Islamic Celebrations:
The Five Pillars
• Belief in one God• Prayer, 5 times a day• Fasting in Ramadan• Charity• Make pilgrimage to
Mecca
Ramadan is...• the name of an Islamic month• the 9th month of the lunar calendar (we
commonly use a solar calendar)
Moon = Lunar Sun = Solar
Ramadan is....
• the month of fasting for Muslims
•FASTING means no eating or drinking from dawn (daybreak) until dusk (sunset)!!!What do you think that might be like?
On Eid Al Fitr, Muslims.....•Attend prayers•Wear new clothes•Give Charity•Exchange gifts•Gather with family and friends
Why is the lamb a symbol of Eid Al adha?
• Prophet Ibrahim• Attributes: faithful
and devoted• Sacrifice• Ram (lamb/sheep)
replaced Ismael• Any connections?
Eid Al Adha
We remember Prophet Ibrahim's faith by:
• Attending prayers• Giving Charity• Eating lamb• Giving gifts• Attending parties or
other amusements• Visiting family and
friends
Uh oh, Quiz Time! Put on your thinking caps.
1. Where do Muslims live?
2. When do Muslims fast? (the name of the
month)
3. What is a symbol of Ramadan?
4. Name one thing Muslims do to celebrate
Eid al Fitr.
5. What do Muslims eat during Eid Al Ahda?