Festivals/Celebration 🇹🇹

What does Divali mean?

• good over evil

• light over darkness

• festival of lights

Answer explanation

Divali means festival of lights. It is celebrated by Hindus, on the darkest night in the month of Kartika (October or November.) Hindus clean and decorate their homes and surroundings. They also pray to Mother Lakshmi, the Goddess of Light. Hindus perform Pooja (prayer/worship) and light deyas in the evening. They cook and share vegetarian foods and sweets.

Who is Mother Lakshmi?

• Sun Goddess

• Goddess of Light

• Mother Earth

• Moon Spirit

Answer explanation

Mother Lakshmi represent light over darkness and good over evil.

What does Mother Lakshmi look like?

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Select two activities people do on Divali day.

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Which religion celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr?

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At the end of the month of _______, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated.

• Phagwa

• Holi

• October

• Ramadan

Answer explanation

Ramadan is the month of fasting for Muslims. They hope to gain forgiveness and get closer to God. During this time Muslims fast from dawn (sunrise) to dusk (sunset). At the end of the month of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated. Muslims go to the Mosque to pray.

Where do Muslims go to pray?

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What are two things Muslims do on the day of Eid?

What is Phagwa?

• Phagwa is the month of fasting.

• Phagwa is the festival of lights.

• Phagwa is the beginning of Spring in India

• Phagwa is the beginning of the Lenten Season.

Answer explanation

Phagwa or Holi is a Hindu Festival. It marks the beginning of Spring in India. Hindus gather at different places to sing, a song called chowtal. They also dance and have fun. They spray abeer, a coloured powder on each other.

Which religion celebrates Phagwa?