Islamic History & Culture

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

Answer
C) Ramadan

Which Islamic festival marks the end of Hajj?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Shab-e-Barat
C) Laylat-ul-Qadr
D) Mawlid

Answer
A) Eid-ul-Adha

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

Answer
B) Prophet Ibrahim

Which special prayer is performed on both Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha?
A) Tahajjud
B) Tarawih
C) Eid Salah
D) Istikhara

Answer
C) Eid Salah

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

Answer
A) It marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad

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

Answer
B) Eid-ul-Adha

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

Answer
C) Eid-ul-Fitr

Laylat-ul-Qadr falls in which Islamic month?
A) Muharram
B) Ramadan
C) Rajab
D) Dhul-Hijjah

Answer
B) Ramadan

Which festival marks the first day of the Islamic New Year?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Ashura
C) Mawlid
D) Shab-e-Miraj

Answer
B) Ashura

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

Answer
B) It is the Night of Forgiveness

Which Islamic festival is considered the “Night of Power”?
A) Laylat-ul-Qadr
B) Shab-e-Barat
C) Eid-ul-Adha
D) Mawlid

Answer
A) Laylat-ul-Qadr

How many days is Eid-ul-Adha celebrated?
A) 1 day
B) 3 days
C) 5 days
D) 7 days

Answer
B) 3 days

Which festival is observed on the 10th of Muharram?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Eid-ul-Fitr
C) Ashura
D) Shab-e-Miraj

Answer
C) Ashura

What is the common greeting on Eid-ul-Fitr?
A) Hajj Mubarak
B) Ramadan Kareem
C) Eid Mubarak
D) Jumu’ah Mubarak

Answer
C) Eid Mubarak

Which act is highly recommended before the Eid prayer?
A) Fasting
B) Giving Zakat
C) Taking a bath (Ghusl)
D) Performing Hajj

Answer
C) Taking a bath (Ghusl)

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

Answer
C) Shab-e-Barat

Which festival includes performing the pilgrimage (Hajj)?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Laylat-ul-Qadr
C) Mawlid
D) Shab-e-Miraj

Answer
A) Eid-ul-Adha

On which Islamic festival do Muslims fast as a Sunnah practice?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Mawlid
C) Ashura
D) Eid-ul-Adha

Answer
C) Ashura

How do Muslims traditionally break their fast on Eid-ul-Fitr morning?
A) Eating sweets
B) Drinking water
C) Eating dates
D) Skipping breakfast

Answer
C) Eating dates

Which month is the most sacred in Islam and includes two major festivals?
A) Muharram
B) Dhul-Hijjah
C) Ramadan
D) Rabi-ul-Awwal

Answer
C) Ramadan

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

Answer
B) To practice self-discipline and spirituality

What is the special Eid prayer called?
A) Salat-ul-Jumu’ah
B) Salat-ul-Istikhara
C) Salat-ul-Tarawih
D) Salat-ul-Eid

Answer
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

Answer
A) To feed the poor and remember Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice

Which festival emphasizes charity and helping the needy?
A) Mawlid
B) Eid-ul-Fitr
C) Shab-e-Miraj
D) Laylat-ul-Qadr

Answer
B) Eid-ul-Fitr

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

Answer
A) Eid-ul-Fitr

Which Eid is known as the “Greater Eid”?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Mawlid
C) Eid-ul-Adha
D) Shab-e-Miraj

Answer
C) Eid-ul-Adha

Which festival marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?
A) Eid-ul-Adha
B) Laylat-ul-Qadr
C) Ashura
D) Mawlid

Answer
C) Ashura

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

Answer
B) Dressing nicely and showing gratitude

Which of the following is NOT an Islamic festival?
A) Eid-ul-Fitr
B) Laylat-ul-Qadr
C) Diwali
D) Eid-ul-Adha

Answer
C) Diwali

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