Eid Trivia Challenge: How Well Do You Know Eid?

Source: March 29, 2025

1. What does "Eid al-Fitr" mean?

A) Festival of Lights

B) Festival of Sacrifice

C) Festival of Breaking the Fast

D) Festival of Charity

Correct! Wrong!

"Eid al-Fitr" literally means "Festival of Breaking the Fast," marking the end of Ramadan.

2. Which act is recommended before going to the Eid prayer?

A) Eating an odd number of dates

B) Fasting until noon

C) Staying up all night

D) Performing Umrah

Correct! Wrong!

The Prophet ﷺ would eat an odd number of dates before the Eid prayer as a Sunnah.

3. How many extra Takbirs are recited in the Eid prayer?

A) 2

B) 4

C) 6

D) 12

Correct! Wrong!

There are six additional Takbirs in the Eid prayer—three in the first rak’ah and three in the second.

4. What is the mandatory charity given before Eid prayer called?

A) Zakat al-Fitr

B) Sadaqah Jariyah

C) Fidyah

D) Khums

Correct! Wrong!

Zakat al-Fitr is a small but essential charity given before Eid prayer to ensure that the less fortunate can celebrate Eid.

5. In which Islamic month is Eid al-Fitr celebrated?

A) Muharram

B) Dhul-Hijjah

C) Shawwal

D) Rajab

Correct! Wrong!

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal, immediately after Ramadan.

6. Which Eid tradition involves giving gifts or money to children?

A) Zakat

B) Eidi

C) Sadaqah

D) Iftar

Correct! Wrong!

"Eidi" is a tradition where elders give children money or gifts to celebrate Eid.

7. What should Muslims avoid doing on the day of Eid?

A) Fasting

B) Wearing nice clothes