Name of Student Sarah Eve Haque

Student ID 1002180011 Roll No. 2

Class 7 Section Jupiter-A

Subject Social Science Teacher Ishrat Jahan Shimul

Research Topic Describe the functions of popular festivals in Bangladesh.

Choose anyone festival to explain.

Abstract
(An abstract is concise, around eight to ten sentences, and is written in an objective, impersonal style)

Research Instrument
(What tools have been used to do this Research? Example: questionnaires, checklist, survey, interview)

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 Objective
(What are you trying to achieve or aim of your findings, it has to be written in bullet points)

Description/ Findings
(This is the body of the Research Assignment. This is a detailed and thorough information about the main
points of the argument)
Eid ul-Azha is the second most important Muslim religious festival and it translates from Arabic as ‘Festival of sacrifice’.
This festival is a yearly celebration which officially recalls and offers respect to the divine miracle behind the story of
Qurbani. The origins of this Islamic festival according to the festival of muslims traces back to the experiences of the
biblical prophet and patriarch Ibrahim (Abraham). In the story, on a particular night when Ibrahim’s son Ishmael was old
enough to walk by himself he saw a dream for two consecutive nights where he was commanded by Allah (swt) to
sacrifice his beloved son. Prophet Ibrahim eventually took this as a message sent from Allah. Later on, As Ibrahim was
about to kill his son, he stopped by Allah to see that his son was replaced as a lamb was provided by Allah . This is a representation

of Ibrahim's obedience to God. Muslims should be aware that the animal or its flesh and blood is not what God wants;
God wants Muslims to remain loyal to him. Eid-al-Azha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is celebrated during the twelfth month of
the Islamic calendar, known as Dhul Hijjah – which translates as ‘Lord of the Pilgrimage’. It is during this month that pilgrims
travel to Mecca in order to visit the Kaaba. Hajj is performed on the eighth, ninth and tenth days of the lunar month. Eid
ul-Azha begins on the tenth and ends on the 13th.

Muslim families around the world unite in order to honour Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah with gifts and feasting.
The occasion also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. All
able-bodied Muslims must undertake Hajj at least once in their lifetime. On Eid al-Azha, Muslims traditionally honour
Ibrahim’s devotion to God by sacrificing a sheep, goat, cow or camel in their homes or other designated sacrifice spots.
Countries such as Egypt are cracking down on sacrifices made on streets in unhygienic surroundings to avoid the spread
of diseases. For the good deed of the sacrifice to count, every person has to contribute a portion each. Since a goat
equals one portion, a big family would opt for a cow or camel instead as both animals’ equal seven portions
respectively. Families then divide up the meat to use during the feast with their family and friends; to distribute to
closed ones not present at the gathering and neighbours; and lastly, to the poor. Families who have not conducted a
sacrifice will often purchase halal meat for their meal and donate money to charity instead.

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Eid al-Azha is a joyous occasion that brings happiness along with a few pearls of wisdom. I would like to outline a
few things that Qurbani teaches us.

Looking After the Neighbour and the Needy

Once the animal has been sacrificed, the meat is divided into three parts; one for the family, one for the
neighbour and one for the poor. Qurbani teaches us the importance of looking after our neighbours as they
too have rights. As Muslims it is our responsibility to make sure they are in good health and spirits.On the
same note, people who are poor, homeless or financially unable to support themselves or their families also
deserve a share of the Qurbani meat.

Obedience and Unconditional Love

The Qurbani ritual is essentially a re-enactment of the famous incident involving Prophet Abraham and his son
Ismail. It was an amazing display of obedience and unconditional love; obedience to Allah SWT and unconditional
love to follow His every command without flinching. Every year, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, Muslims honour
that sense of commitment by performing Qurbani.

Unity Amongst Muslims

The occasion of Qurbani serves as a great way to bury old hatchets, forge new friendships and to solidify

family Muslims unite as one Ummah on this day. It brings people closer and creates
awareness amongst Muslims in regards to how to make the Muslim community
better and stronger.

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Other interesting things you have learned from this research

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 Conclusion
(This is a brief summary of all of the main points or facts mentioned in the body. There should be a
reiteration of the thesis statement. Students should give a closing remark or thought)
Eid ul-Adha is an important festival in the Muslim calendar..
Eid ul-Adha is significant to Muslims today as it reminds them of Ibrahim's obedience, prompting
them in turn to consider their own obedience to God.

References
(Students should mention all the sources from which they have derived the information for writing
their research assignment, for example, books, articles, essays, magazines, journal, face to face
interview)
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Assessment Criteria Assigned Obtained

Marks Marks
Abstract 1
Research Instrument 1
Objectives 1
Description/Findings 2
Conclusion 1
References 1
Integration of Knowledge 2
Writing Skills 1
Total Marks 10

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