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The Muslim community in the UK celebrates two major festivals called 'Eid'. Which of these commemorates the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son?

  1. A
    Eid al-Fitr
  2. Eid al-AdhaAnswer
  3. C
    Diwali
  4. D
    Hanukkah

Answer

Eid al-Adha is the festival that commemorates the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
The correct answer is the festival that commemorates the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. This is a central theme of Eid al-Adha, which is one of the two major festivals celebrated by Muslims in the UK.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the religions associated with the options.
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are Muslim festivals; Diwali is Hindu/Sikh; Hanukkah is Jewish.
The question specifies a festival celebrated by the Muslim community.
2
Distinguish between the two Muslim 'Eid' festivals.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of fasting, while Eid al-Adha marks the sacrifice.
There are two Eids, each with a distinct religious significance.
3
Select the festival that matches the sacrifice of Ibrahim.
Eid al-Adha.
This matches the historical and religious significance described in the handbook.

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Religious festivals of the Muslim community in the UK
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