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Lesson Title:
Islamic Festivals – Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha (GCSE RE)

Description:
This informative and accessible lesson focuses on the two major Islamic festivals: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Ideal for KS3 or GCSE Religious Studies, it explores the origins, religious significance, and practices associated with each celebration. Students engage with historical background, Qur’anic links, community impact, and ethical themes such as sacrifice, forgiveness and helping others.

Lesson Aims:

Understand the origins of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha in Islamic tradition

Explain how each festival is celebrated in the UK and around the world

Explore the religious meanings of sacrifice, obedience, and generosity

Learn about the story of Ibrahim and its connection to Eid-ul-Adha

Reflect on how Muslim festivals promote unity, charity and remembrance

Examine cultural variations in how festivals are celebrated

Practise exam-style questions and key term recall

Develop empathy and interfaith understanding through discussion

Perfect for use in Religious Studies, SMSC or interfaith awareness sessions. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR GCSE RE syllabuses or KS3 introduction to Islam.