Which festival commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son?

• A. Ramadan
• B. Eid al-Adha
• C. Hajj
• D. Eid al-Fitr

Answer: (B)

Eid al-Adha centers on obedience and willingness to sacrifice in faith. It commemorates Abraham’s (Ibrahim’s) readiness to sacrifice his son for God, and God providing a ram as a substitute. The festival highlights submission to God and the practice of qurbani, the sacrificed animal shared with family, friends, and the needy. It occurs during the days of the Hajj pilgrimage, in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. In contrast, Ramadan is the fasting month, Hajj is the pilgrimage itself, and Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with celebration. So Eid al-Adha is the festival tied to Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son.