Lesson Planning

An important festival in the Islamic calendar is Eid al-Adha. Find out about its long history. Discuss ideas of sacrifice and charity and how they have been used in other religions.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To learn about the history of Eid al-Adha.
• To discuss the role of sacrifice and charity in Islam and other religions.

Children will:

• Order world religions by date of creation.
• Explain how one religion could influence another.
• Discuss the role of charity and sacrifice in world religions.