Religious Observances and Holidays

Question 1

Fasting, or personal sacrifice, is a part to many different holidays for different religions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

This day is considered the holiest day to all jews?

Accepted Answer

Yom kippor

Question 3

Also called the Festival of Lights, this is a very important festival for Hindus each year.

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Question 4

This holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Accepted Answer

Christmas

Question 5

This Jewish holiday is also called the Day of Atonement and calls for fasting 25 hours.

Accepted Answer

Yom Kippur

Question 6

Why do the dates of some holidays change from year to year.

Accepted Answer

Some religions use a lunar calendar, a month is 28 days.

Question 7

What is the approximate date of Christ crucifixtion?

Accepted Answer

33 a.d.

Question 8

The Jewish faith celebrates its New Year. Apples and honey are traditional foods served.

Accepted Answer

Rosh Hashanah

Question 9

Muslims are required to take a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca one in their lifetimes.

Accepted Answer

Hajj

Question 10

When is the next Easter?

Accepted Answer

April 16, 2017

Question 11

This observance celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday each Spring.

Accepted Answer

Easter

Question 12

I now have a better understanding of the similarities and differences of religious observances.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

This is a month of fasting during daylight for Muslims.

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

Questions 13