The Role of Islamic Festivals MCQs with Answer
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after the completion of which Islamic month?
A) Muharram
B) Dhul-Hijjah
C) Ramadan
D) Rabi-ul-Awwal
Which Islamic festival marks the end of Hajj?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Shab-e-Barat
C) Laylat-ul-Qadr
D) Mawlid
The sacrifice of animals on Eid-ul-Adha commemorates the sacrifice of which prophet?
A) Prophet Musa
B) Prophet Ibrahim
C) Prophet Isa
D) Prophet Adam
Which special prayer is performed on both Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha?
A) Tahajjud
B) Tarawih
C) Eid Salah
D) Istikhara
What is the significance of the Islamic festival of Mawlid?
A) It marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad
B) It celebrates the revelation of the Quran
C) It honors the first Hijra
D) It commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim
Which Islamic festival is also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”?
A) Shab-e-Miraj
B) Eid-ul-Adha
C) Laylat-ul-Qadr
D) Ashura
Zakat-ul-Fitr is a compulsory charity given before which festival?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Mawlid
C) Eid-ul-Fitr
D) Shab-e-Barat
Laylat-ul-Qadr falls in which Islamic month?
A) Muharram
B) Ramadan
C) Rajab
D) Dhul-Hijjah
Which festival marks the first day of the Islamic New Year?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Ashura
C) Mawlid
D) Shab-e-Miraj
What is the significance of Shab-e-Barat in Islam?
A) It is the Night of Power
B) It is the Night of Forgiveness
C) It marks the beginning of Ramadan
D) It commemorates the first revelation
Which Islamic festival is considered the “Night of Power”?
A) Laylat-ul-Qadr
B) Shab-e-Barat
C) Eid-ul-Adha
D) Mawlid
How many days is Eid-ul-Adha celebrated?
A) 1 day
B) 3 days
C) 5 days
D) 7 days
Which festival is observed on the 10th of Muharram?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Eid-ul-Fitr
C) Ashura
D) Shab-e-Miraj
What is the common greeting on Eid-ul-Fitr?
A) Hajj Mubarak
B) Ramadan Kareem
C) Eid Mubarak
D) Jumu’ah Mubarak
Which act is highly recommended before the Eid prayer?
A) Fasting
B) Giving Zakat
C) Taking a bath (Ghusl)
D) Performing Hajj
Which Islamic festival encourages visiting the graves of deceased loved ones?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Ashura
C) Shab-e-Barat
D) Laylat-ul-Qadr
Which festival includes performing the pilgrimage (Hajj)?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Laylat-ul-Qadr
C) Mawlid
D) Shab-e-Miraj
On which Islamic festival do Muslims fast as a Sunnah practice?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Mawlid
C) Ashura
D) Eid-ul-Adha
How do Muslims traditionally break their fast on Eid-ul-Fitr morning?
A) Eating sweets
B) Drinking water
C) Eating dates
D) Skipping breakfast
Which month is the most sacred in Islam and includes two major festivals?
A) Muharram
B) Dhul-Hijjah
C) Ramadan
D) Rabi-ul-Awwal
What is the purpose of fasting in Ramadan leading to Eid-ul-Fitr?
A) To lose weight
B) To practice self-discipline and spirituality
C) To punish oneself
D) To improve health only
What is the special Eid prayer called?
A) Salat-ul-Jumu’ah
B) Salat-ul-Istikhara
C) Salat-ul-Tarawih
D) Salat-ul-Eid
Why do Muslims sacrifice animals on Eid-ul-Adha?
A) To feed the poor and remember Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice
B) To showcase wealth
C) To celebrate the end of fasting
D) To honor the Prophet’s birthday
Which festival emphasizes charity and helping the needy?
A) Mawlid
B) Eid-ul-Fitr
C) Shab-e-Miraj
D) Laylat-ul-Qadr
Which festival is considered one of the happiest occasions in Islam?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Ashura
C) Shab-e-Barat
D) Laylat-ul-Qadr
Which Eid is known as the “Greater Eid”?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Mawlid
C) Eid-ul-Adha
D) Shab-e-Miraj
Which festival marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Laylat-ul-Qadr
C) Ashura
D) Mawlid
On Eid days, what is highly encouraged in Islam?
A) Sleeping all day
B) Dressing nicely and showing gratitude
C) Fasting
D) Avoiding social gatherings
Which of the following is NOT an Islamic festival?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Laylat-ul-Qadr
C) Diwali
D) Eid-ul-Adha