plumiIslamic festivals: Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies questions
Every Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies exam question on 3.7 Islamic festivals, 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 7 questions on Islamic festivals, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q5(b) (3 marks): Describe the features of Eid-ul-Adha. (3)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(c) (6 marks): Explain the importance of Islamic festivals for Muslims. (6)
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q6(a) (1 mark): Identify one Islamic festival observed by all Muslims. (1)
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q5(b) (3 marks): Describe how some Muslims commemorate the events of Ashura. (3)
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q6(d) (12 marks): ‘Religious festivals are an essential part of Islam.’ Assess this statement. You should refer to the significance of this passage from the Hadith provided, usin
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q5(c) (6 marks): Explain why Eid-ul-Fitr is an important festival for Muslims. (6)
- June 2019, Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): Identify one aspect of Muslim practice on the festival of Eid-ul-Adha. (1)
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