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Hanukkah and Eid ul-Adha

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Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that lasts for eight days in November or December. It remembers the struggle of the Jewish people for their religious freedom in ancient times. During Hanukkah, a candle is lit on each of the eight days on a special candle holder called a menorah, so that all the candles are lit by the end.

Eid ul-Adha is a Muslim festival. It remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when commanded to do so by God, and it reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God. So for this topic, link Hanukkah with the Jewish faith and its eight days, and link Eid ul-Adha with the prophet Ibrahim.

Memory tip: Hanukkah: eight day Jewish festival with the menorah; Eid ul-Adha remembers Ibrahim.

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Hanukkah, lasting eight days, is a festival celebrated by followers of which religion?

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Hanukkah and Eid ul-Adha: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. Hanukkah, lasting eight days, is a festival celebrated by followers of which religion?

    • Hinduism
    • Sikhism
    • Judaism
    • Buddhism

    Correct answer: Judaism

    Hanukkah is a Jewish festival lasting eight days.

  2. 2. Eid ul-Adha remembers the willingness of which prophet to sacrifice his son?

    • David
    • Ibrahim
    • Muhammad
    • Moses

    Correct answer: Ibrahim

    Eid ul-Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son.

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