📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
Which TWO statements about religious festivals in the UK are correct?
Correct answers: Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.; Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are Muslim festivals.
✓ Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.
B Hannukah is a Sikh new year festival.
✓ Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are Muslim festivals.
D Vaisakhi is a Hindu festival of lights.
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that Diwali is a Hindu and Sikh festival of lights, and Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are Muslim festivals.
Key facts to remember
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — Muslim festivals
- Diwali — Hindu and Sikh festival of lights
- Hannukah — Jewish; Vaisakhi — Sikh new year
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.3.2 Religious festivals:
Other religious festivals celebrated in the UK include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (Muslim festivals), Diwali (Hindu and Sikh festival of lights), Hannukah (Jewish festival of lights), and Vaisakhi (Sikh new year festival). These festivals reflect the UK's religious diversity and are celebrated by communities across the country.
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