Soon, Muslims from across the world will be celebrating Eid Al Adha. This Eid is one of the most important festivals on the Muslim calendar, along with Eid Al Fitr.
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Eid Al Adha is known as the “Feast of the Sacrifice”. It is considered as the Greater Eid. The celebration centres on prayer and animal sacrifice. The holiday signifies the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, symbolizing his great devotion to Allah.
1. Eid Al Adha commemorates the devotion of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, upon Allah’s order. Instead, God had provided a sheep to sacrifice.
2. The holiday takes place at the end of Hajj. Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and is one of the five pillars of Islam. An estimated 3 million Muslims travel to Mecca annually to perform the Hajj pilgrimage
3. There are two Eid celebrations. The first is Eid-al-Fitr which is celebrated to commemorate the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.
4. During the first day of Eid, Muslims pray the “Salat ul-Eid”. These are important prayers to mark the start of the celebration.
5. Men, women, and children dress in their finest attire during Eid Al Adha, sacrificing an animal (cow or sheep, or camel) and distribute the meat to those who are less fortunate.
6. Usually, the meat is divided into three parts. The family will keep a third, another third will be given to relatives, and the last third is given to those who are less fortunate.
7. The Uddiyah or the sacrificed animal has to meet certain rule – certain age and size.
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Eid Al-Adha is just around the corner. Share with us your plans for the holiday!
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