The nature, origins, activities, meaning and significance of the celebration/ commemoration of Id-ul-Adha: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The nature, origins, activities, meaning and significance of the celebration/ commemoration of Id-ul-Adha, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 17 questions on The nature, origins, activities, meaning and significance of the celebration/ commemoration of Id-ul-Adha, as a list

June 2025, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Ashura is a commemoration only for Shi’a Muslims.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Muslim te
June 2024, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways the festival of Id-ul-Fitr is celebrated.
June 2024, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(d) (12 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
June 2024, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the commemoration of Ashura is important to some Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Id-ul-Adha is significant in Muslim life.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Adha.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Celebrating Id is the best way to show love of Allah.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer t
June 2023, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Celebrating Id is the best way to unite Muslims.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Mus
June 2022, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways Ashura is commemorated.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways Shi’a Muslims may celebrate Ashura.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways Muslims may celebrate Id-ul-Adha.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways Shi’a Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Ghadeer.
November 2020, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons the festival of Id-ul-Adha is celebrated. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2019, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Festivals are the best way to remember the greatness of Allah.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: ref
June 2019, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Shi’a Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Ghadeer. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Adha . In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three things Sunni Muslims do when celebrating Id-ul-Fitr.

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