The Eid al-Adha, also known as the Sacrificial Feast, is one of the holiest celebrations in the Islamic calendar.
This year, it started on July 20, with climax Hajj on July 22-the annual Hajj to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
What and when is Eid al-Fitr?
Millions of Muslims around the world commemorate this day to remind Ibrahim that he is about to sacrifice his son Ismail (also known as Ishmael) in accordance with God’s command.But when Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, God intervention, Replace Ismail with animals. This day symbolizes Ibrahim’s dedication to “Allah” (God). The start date of Eid al Adha depends on the appearance of the new moon. It is determined according to the lunar cycle, which means that the festivals are on different dates each year.
How is Eid al-Fitr celebrated?
A day starts with a muslim provide Their morning prayers followed by the slaughter of animals such as goats or sheep. Wealthy Muslims should sacrifice their best halal animals to symbolize Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
According to etiquette, the meat of the sacrifice is divided into three portions, one portion for the poor, one portion for relatives, and one portion for self-catering. Celebrate this day with family, friends and loved ones, usually wearing new or best outfits and giving gifts.
Photo: AFP/Oyama Takase
Other names for Eid al-Adha
In the Philippines, this day is spelled Eidul Adha. Eid el-Kabir is a commonly used term for celebrations in Nigeria and Morocco. It is called Tabaski in Senegal and Gambia. In Turkey, it is called Kurban Bayrami. Hari Raya Haji is another name for festivals in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. This day is called Eid al-Fitr in Iran.
The Bakr-Id or Qurbani Eid mentioned in Urdu is another name for this day in India and Bangladesh.
Customers buy cows before Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday on the outskirts of Kabul
Photo: AFP/WAKIL KOHSAR
