Eid Al-Adha
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Summary
Eid Al-Adha is a yearly four day celebration of the Islamic faith remembering the story of Abraham. Known as the feast of sacrifice, the celebration centers around sacrifice to Allah.
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Centers on the story of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice, told simply for elementary students.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Short explainer (1 min) from PBS LearningMedia's *All About the Holidays*.
- What story is Eid Al-Adha connected to?
- How long does the celebration last, and what happens during it?
- Why is sharing food with others part of this holiday?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Eid, sacrifice, feast, faith.
Try it: Write two sentences about a time you shared something important with someone else.