Eid Mubarak: History, significance, importance of Eid al-Adha or Bakri Eid

Bakri Eid, also known as Eid Al-Adha is the festival of sacrifice which falls on the10th day of Dhul Hijaah and is celebrated across the world as people belonging to the Muslim community pay their obedience to Prophet Abraham.

The occasion marks the end of Hajj Pilgrimage, the holiest place for people of Muslim faith situated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. 

History 

The festival is celebrated by sacrificing a goat by the Muslims to pay their obedience to Prophet Abraham's commitment to Allah.

As per Islamic belief, Allah had once come in the dream of Abraham and asked him to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience.

However, when Abraham was about to sacrifice his son Ismail, Allah stopped him and gave him a lamb.

Significance of Eid Al-Adha or Bakri Eid 

It is widely believed in Muslim faith that by visiting Hajj pilgrimage, once gets rid of all past sins, therefore, people belonging to the Muslim community perform Hajj, which is once in a lifetime experience.

The festival marks the end of Hajj Pilgrimage which is performed following the principles laid down by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The principles are in a way re-validation of Prophet Abraham sacrifices and obedience to the almighty.

People celebrate the festival by sacrificing a male goat who is divided into three portions. Among these three portions, one is kept for family, one for the poor and the last one for the relatives

The festival is also marked by wishing Eid Mubarak and preparing other delicacies.