Quiz on Religion and Faith in Modern Cairo
Matching exercise
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by fasting from sunrise to sunset and celebrations at night.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
The celebration at the end of Ramadan whose name means "Celebration of the Breaking of the Fast."
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
The "Day of Sacrifice," the holiday that commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son at God's command.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
The pilgrimage to Mecca which all observant Muslims are supposed to make once in their lives in they can afford it.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
Although not an official holiday, many Egyptians celebtrate this day, the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal as a joyous event commemorating the life of one of the most important figures in Islam.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
The most important holiday on the Coptic Christian calendar, commemorating the rebirth of Jesus Christ
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
The period when Egyptian Christians fast from sunrise to sundown and eat no meat.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
The secular holiday, rooted in ancient Egyptian tradition, that falls on the Monday after Easter.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
This holiday is celebrated according to the old Christian calendar on January 7, instead of December 25.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
This holiday falls on July 26 and commemorates the revolution that overthrew King Farouk.
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Eid al-Adha
Egyptian National Day
Sham al-Nessim
Christmas (Eid Mawlid al-Meseeh)
Lent
Easter (Eid al-Fiesh)
The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
Ramadan
Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
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