Eid al-Fitr — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Southeast Asia's largest mosque mentioned on this page?

Choices

  1. Jakarta Mosque
  2. Independence Mosque
  3. Istiqlal Mosque ✓
  4. Indonesia Mosque

Answer: Istiqlal Mosque

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What is Zakat al-Fitr?

Choices

  1. A special feast
  2. A traditional dance
  3. Charitable donations ✓
  4. A type of prayer

Answer: Charitable donations

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What do families do during Eid al-Fitr to honor their ancestors?

Choices

  1. Prepare a big feast
  2. Visit open-air markets
  3. Offer prayers and clean the gravesites ✓
  4. Exchange Salam Tempel

Answer: Offer prayers and clean the gravesites

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What is the chanting called that marks the end of Ramadan and the arrival of Eid?

Choices

  1. Gamelan
  2. Zakat al-Fitr
  3. Takbiran ✓
  4. Salam Tempel

Answer: Takbiran

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What values does the celebration of Eid al-Fitr reinforce in Indonesia?

Choices

  1. Speed and strength
  2. Quietness and solitude
  3. Compassion and generosity ✓
  4. Business and wealth

Answer: Compassion and generosity

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