Pillars and Practices of Islam
Identify the correct description of Eid-ul-Adha.
- A. The pilgrimage to Mecca that is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are financially and physically able
- B. The festival of sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah ✓
- C. The practice of staying in the mosque for a period, usually during the last ten days of Ramadan, dedicated to worship
- D. The obligatory charity that Muslims must pay, typically calculated at two and a half percent of eligible wealth annually
Correct answer
B. The festival of sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah
Explanation
'Eid-ul-Adha' refers to the festival of sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.