Islam - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/02) - Practices - Festivals/special days — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Islam - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/02) - Practices - Festivals/special days covers 4 specification points, including Eid-ul-Adha: the festival of sacrifice at the… and The importance of Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Fitr,….
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- The origin and meaning of: Eid-ul-Adha: the festival of sacrifice at the end of Hajj. Origins in Ibrahim’s sacrifice of an animal instead of his son, Isma’il; Eid-ul-Fitr: celebrated at the end of Ramadan. A public holiday in Muslim countries where gifts and cards are exchanged, and new clothes are brought for children; Eid-ul-Ghadeer: a Shi’a festival that celebrates the appointment of Ali as successor to Muhammad and Muhammad’s last sermon. Presents are given, there are special prayers and celebratory meals; Ashura: a Shi’a festival and it commemorates the martyrdom of the Prophet’s grandson Hussayn in 680CE. British Muslims gather in London for a mourning procession
- The importance of Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura for different groups of Muslims
- Issues related to the celebration of festivals and special days for Muslims living in Muslim countries and for Muslims living in non-Muslim countries
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- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Muslim groups