Islamic Festivals & Fasts (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Religious Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0490

47 mins3 questions
1a
6 marks

(i) Give two benefits of sawm.

[2]

(ii) Describe how fasting is practised in Islam.

[4]

1b
6 marks

Explain why Muslims celebrate ‘Id al-Adha.

[6]

1c
8 marks

Discuss whether ‘Id al-Fitr is more important as a social event than as a religious celebration. You must refer to Islam in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.

[8]

2a
7 marks

Give an account of the activities that take place during Id al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan).

2b
7 marks

Explain why Muslims celebrate Id al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan)

2c
6 marks

‘Religious celebrations should be simple occasions.’
Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer.

3
7 marks

Explain why Id al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) is important for Muslims.