Eid al-Adha

Multiple-Choice Questions

1 Eid al-Adha is celebrated on which date of the Islamic calendar?
(a) 1 Shawwal (b) 9 Dhul-Hijjah
(c) 10 Dhul-Hijjah (d) None of these

2 Which Islamic month contains Eid al-Adha?
(a) Ramadan (b) Muharram
(c) Dhul-Hijjah (d) None of these

3 What does Eid al-Adha mean?
(a) Festival of Breaking the Fast (b) Festival of Sacrifice
(c) Festival of Migration (d) None of these

4 Which prophet’s willingness to sacrifice his son is commemorated through Eid al-Adha?
(a) Prophet Musa (AS) (b) Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
(c) Prophet Yusuf (AS) (d) None of these

5 Which son is identified by name in the Qur’an in the account of Ibrahim’s intended sacrifice?
(a) Ismail (AS) (b) Ishaq (AS)
(c) Neither son is named in that passage (d) None of these

6 Which Qur’anic Surah contains the account of Prophet Ibrahim’s dream and the intended sacrifice?
(a) Al-Baqarah (b) As-Saffat
(c) Al-Fil (d) None of these

7 In which verses of Surah As-Saffat is the account of the intended sacrifice narrated?
(a) 37:100–107 (b) 37:1–10
(c) 37:150–160 (d) None of these

8 What did Prophet Ibrahim (AS) demonstrate through his willingness to obey Allah’s command?
(a) Disobedience (b) Complete submission and obedience to Allah
(c) Attachment to worldly wealth (d) None of these

9 What happened when Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was about to carry out the sacrifice?
(a) Allah provided a great sacrifice as a ransom (b) The sacrifice was completed as originally intended
(c) The command was abandoned without explanation (d) None of these

10 Which prophet is traditionally associated with the son in the sacrifice narrative in mainstream Islamic interpretation?
(a) Prophet Ismail (AS) (b) Prophet Musa (AS)
(c) Prophet Yunus (AS) (d) None of these

11 Which major act of worship is performed by eligible Muslims during Eid al-Adha?
(a) Offering Qurbani (b) Performing Tarawih
(c) Observing I’tikaf (d) None of these

12 What is the Arabic term commonly used for the ritual sacrifice?
(a) Sawm (b) Qurbani or Udhiyah
(c) Sa’i (d) None of these

13 Which animals may be offered as Udhiyah, subject to Islamic conditions?
(a) Sheep and goats (b) Cattle and camels
(c) All of these (d) None of these

14 Which of the following is a condition for an animal offered as Udhiyah?
(a) It must meet the prescribed age and health requirements (b) It must be knowingly sick and defective
(c) It must be stolen property (d) None of these

15 Which of the following animals is generally not valid for Udhiyah?
(a) A healthy sheep meeting the required conditions (b) A healthy goat meeting the required conditions
(c) An animal with a serious disqualifying defect (d) None of these

16 Which Islamic day immediately precedes Eid al-Adha?
(a) 8 Dhul-Hijjah (b) 9 Dhul-Hijjah
(c) 11 Dhul-Hijjah (d) None of these

17 What is the name of the day immediately preceding Eid al-Adha?
(a) Day of Arafah (b) Ashura
(c) Laylat al-Qadr (d) None of these

18 Which prayer is performed on the morning of Eid al-Adha?
(a) Tarawih (b) Eid prayer
(c) Salat al-Istisqa (d) None of these

19 How many rak’ahs are commonly performed in the Eid prayer according to established Sunni practice?
(a) Two (b) Three
(c) Four (d) None of these

20 Which of the following is a common feature of the Eid prayer?
(a) Additional takbirs (b) It replaces the five daily prayers
(c) It is performed only at midnight (d) None of these

21 Which of the following is a common Sunnah practice on Eid al-Adha?
(a) Eating before the Eid prayer as a fixed requirement (b) Delaying the meal until after the Eid prayer and sacrifice, where possible
(c) Fasting throughout the day (d) None of these

22 Which of the following is prohibited on Eid al-Adha?
(a) Eating and drinking (b) Giving charity
(c) Remembering Allah (d) None of these

23 Which other day is prohibited for fasting along with Eid al-Adha?
(a) 1 Ramadan (b) Eid al-Fitr
(c) 9 Dhul-Hijjah (d) None of these

24 How many days are generally included in the Days of Tashriq after Eid al-Adha?
(a) Two (b) Three
(c) Five (d) None of these

25 Which dates are commonly known as the Days of Tashriq?
(a) 1–3 Muharram (b) 11–13 Dhul-Hijjah
(c) 27–29 Ramadan (d) None of these

26 What is the general ruling on fasting during the Days of Tashriq?
(a) It is generally prohibited (b) It is obligatory for everyone
(c) It is the same as Ramadan fasting (d) None of these

27 Which Islamic festival is celebrated at the end of Ramadan?
(a) Eid al-Adha (b) Eid al-Fitr
(c) Ashura (d) None of these

28 Which of the following distinguishes Eid al-Adha from Eid al-Fitr?
(a) Eid al-Adha is associated with sacrifice and Hajj (b) Eid al-Adha marks the end of Ramadan
(c) Eid al-Adha occurs on 1 Shawwal (d) None of these

29 Which place is especially associated with the Hajj pilgrimage during Dhul-Hijjah?
(a) Makkah and its surrounding sacred sites (b) Cairo
(c) Damascus (d) None of these

30 Which Islamic rite is performed by pilgrims at Mina on 10 Dhul-Hijjah?
(a) Wuquf at Arafat (b) Stoning Jamrat al-Aqabah
(c) Beginning Ramadan fasting (d) None of these

31 Which prophet and his son are associated with the rebuilding of the Ka’bah?
(a) Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS) (b) Musa (AS) and Harun (AS)
(c) Dawud (AS) and Sulayman (AS) (d) None of these

32 Which Qur’anic verse mentions Ibrahim and Ismail raising the foundations of the House?
(a) Al-Baqarah 2:127 (b) Al-Baqarah 2:183
(c) Al-Fil 105:1 (d) None of these

33 What is the Arabic term for the House of Allah in Makkah?
(a) Bayt al-Mal (b) Bayt Allah
(c) Dar al-Arqam (d) None of these

34 Which of the following is the main purpose of distributing Qurbani meat?
(a) Sharing food and supporting those in need (b) Commercializing the sacrifice
(c) Replacing obligatory Zakat (d) None of these

35 Which of the following is a common way of dividing Udhiyah meat in many Muslim communities?
(a) Into portions for family, relatives and the needy (b) Giving all meat to commercial traders
(c) Discarding the meat (d) None of these

36 Which Islamic principle is strongly reflected in the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha?
(a) Selfishness (b) Obedience, devotion and submission to Allah
(c) Extravagance (d) None of these

37 Which of the following is a correct statement about Qurbani?
(a) It is a form of worship performed during the prescribed days (b) It replaces Salah
(c) It is performed only during Ramadan (d) None of these

38 Which Qur’anic verse states that neither the meat nor the blood of sacrificial animals reaches Allah, but rather the believers’ Taqwa?
(a) Al-Hajj 22:37 (b) Al-Baqarah 2:255
(c) Al-Qadr 97:3 (d) None of these

39 Which Islamic concept is emphasized in the verse Al-Hajj 22:37?
(a) Taqwa and sincerity (b) Wealth and social status
(c) Political authority (d) None of these

40 Which of the following is a sacred month in which Eid al-Adha occurs?
(a) Safar (b) Dhul-Hijjah
(c) Rabi al-Awwal (d) None of these

41 Which of the following is a correct statement about Hajj and Eid al-Adha?
(a) Eid al-Adha occurs on 10 Dhul-Hijjah during the Hajj season (b) Eid al-Adha occurs during Ramadan
(c) Hajj is performed only on Eid al-Fitr (d) None of these

42 Which rite is performed by pilgrims after standing at Arafat and spending the night at Muzdalifah?
(a) Stoning the Jamarat at Mina (b) Beginning the fast of Ramadan
(c) Performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer (d) None of these

43 Which of the following is the name of the sacrifice offered in memory of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience?
(a) Udhiyah (b) I’tikaf
(c) Sa’i (d) None of these

44 Which of the following is a common greeting exchanged on Eid al-Adha?
(a) Eid Mubarak (b) Ramadan Kareem only
(c) Hajj Mabroor only (d) None of these

45 What does Eid Mubarak mean?
(a) Blessed Eid (b) Blessed fast
(c) Blessed migration (d) None of these

46 Which of the following is a recommended act during the days of Eid al-Adha?
(a) Takbir and remembrance of Allah (b) Abandoning obligatory prayers
(c) Fasting on 10 Dhul-Hijjah (d) None of these

47 Which of the following is the correct period for offering Udhiyah according to the commonly followed Sunni ruling?
(a) Only before Eid prayer (b) After the Eid prayer during the prescribed days of sacrifice
(c) Only in Ramadan (d) None of these

48 Which of the following is an important social aspect of Eid al-Adha?
(a) Sharing with relatives, neighbours and the poor (b) Refusing to help the needy
(c) Breaking family ties (d) None of these

49 Which of the following is the final month of the Hijri calendar?
(a) Muharram (b) Dhu al-Qadah
(c) Dhul-Hijjah (d) None of these

50 Which statement about Eid al-Adha is correct?
(a) It is celebrated on 1 Shawwal (b) It is celebrated on 10 Dhul-Hijjah and commemorates the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
(c) It marks the end of Ramadan (d) None of these

Answer Key

1 (c) 10 Dhul-Hijjah
2 (c) Dhul-Hijjah
3 (b) Festival of Sacrifice
4 (b) Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
5 (c) Neither son is named in that passage
6 (b) As-Saffat
7 (a) 37:100–107
8 (b) Complete submission and obedience to Allah
9 (a) Allah provided a great sacrifice as a ransom
10 (a) Prophet Ismail (AS)
11 (a) Offering Qurbani
12 (b) Qurbani or Udhiyah
13 (c) All of these
14 (a) It must meet the prescribed age and health requirements
15 (c) An animal with a serious disqualifying defect
16 (b) 9 Dhul-Hijjah
17 (a) Day of Arafah
18 (b) Eid prayer
19 (a) Two
20 (a) Additional takbirs
21 (b) Delaying the meal until after the Eid prayer and sacrifice, where possible
22 (a) Eating and drinking
23 (b) Eid al-Fitr
24 (b) Three
25 (b) 11–13 Dhul-Hijjah
26 (a) It is generally prohibited
27 (b) Eid al-Fitr
28 (a) Eid al-Adha is associated with sacrifice and Hajj
29 (a) Makkah and its surrounding sacred sites
30 (b) Stoning Jamrat al-Aqabah
31 (a) Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS)
32 (a) Al-Baqarah 2:127
33 (b) Bayt Allah
34 (a) Sharing food and supporting those in need
35 (a) Into portions for family, relatives and the needy
36 (b) Obedience, devotion and submission to Allah
37 (a) It is a form of worship performed during the prescribed days
38 (a) Al-Hajj 22:37
39 (a) Taqwa and sincerity
40 (b) Dhul-Hijjah
41 (a) Eid al-Adha occurs on 10 Dhul-Hijjah during the Hajj season
42 (a) Stoning the Jamarat at Mina
43 (a) Udhiyah
44 (a) Eid Mubarak
45 (a) Blessed Eid
46 (a) Takbir and remembrance of Allah
47 (b) After the Eid prayer during the prescribed days of sacrifice
48 (a) Sharing with relatives, neighbours and the poor
49 (c) Dhul-Hijjah
50 (b) It is celebrated on 10 Dhul-Hijjah and commemorates the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)