27/06/2023
Eid Mubarak to you all! May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to everyone. 🌙🕌
Why is Eid al-Adha called the "Festival of Sacrifice"?
Eid-ul-Adha or Bakra Eid, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide as this joyous occasion commemorates the profound act of sacrifice by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his willingness to offer his son as an act of obedience to Allah (God).
In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah – the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. Just as Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan (whereby Muslims fast from sun up to sun down), Eid al-Adha celebrates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage which is one of the five pillars of Islamic faith.
The tradition for Eid al-Adha is sharing either lamb or beef with family, relatives, friends, and poor people. It is a three-day celebration, though many Muslims celebrate on the first day of Eid.
It is a time many Muslims around the world will offer charitable donations, spend time with their loved ones and get decked out in new clothes.
