Which of the following best names: the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Calendar and Places question asks: Which of the following best names: the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated? The correct choice is D. Shawwal. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Rabi-ul-Awwal
Why not A: “Rabi-ul-Awwal” does not fit this question. The answer is Shawwal.
- B. Ashura
Why not B: “Ashura” does not fit this question. The answer is Shawwal.
- C. Kaaba
Why not C: “Kaaba” does not fit this question. The answer is Shawwal.
- D. Shawwal ✓
Correct answer
D. Shawwal
Explanation
Shawwal is the term that matches “Which of the following best names: the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated” (option D). Option A (Rabi-ul-Awwal) does not fit this question. Option B (Ashura) does not fit this question. Option C (Kaaba) does not fit this question. For this Islamic Calendar and Places question, the accepted answer is Shawwal.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Calendar and Places
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