Every year, at the end of Hajj, millions of Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifices. In India it will be celebrated on August 22.
Every year, at the end of Hajj, millions of Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifices. In India it will be celebrated on August 22.
During this holy festival, Muslims remember the trials and triumphs of Abraham. The Quran describes Abraham: "Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next, he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121)
One of his main tasks was to kill his only son. Upon hearing what was required, he was prepared to sacrifice his own son to Allah. When he gets ready to do so, he is informed that he has already done so, that his love for the Lord was greater than all other bonds, including familial.
Why do Muslims sacrifice an animal?
Muslims sacrifice an animal usually a sheep, camel or goat to commemorate and remember Abraham’s trials.
The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away. 1/3rd is eaten by family and relatives, 1/3rd is given to friends and 1/3rd is for the poor
The sacrifice has nothing to do with atoning for sins as it states: “It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him" (Qur'an 22:37).
What are the rituals?
People usually get up in the morning, offer morning prayers at the local mosques followed by visits from family and friends and exchange of gifts. The family usually visits a farm or makes arrangements to slaughter an animal. Here are the five best deals for Eid.
Why is it called Bakrid?
It’s called Bakrid since most often it’s goats that are sacrificed. It’s also Qurabani which means sacrifice. There are some arguments, even amongst Muslim scholars, that the practice of sacrificing animals ought to be discontinued.
What is the difference between Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr is completely different which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month that sees Muslim fast during daylight hours.
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