Muslim Practices: Pilgrimage & Festivals (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1RA0

32 mins3 questions
1a3 marks

Outline three ways the festival of Id-ul-Fitr is celebrated.

1b5 marks

Explain two features of Hajj.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

212 marks

“Id-ul-Adha is the most important Muslim celebration.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Muslim teachings
• refer to different Muslim points of view
• reach a justified conclusion.

312 marks

“The challenges of Hajj make it a difficult Pillar to perform.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:
• refer to Muslim teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.