The Islamic holiday, Eid Al Adha, will fall on September 12th
this year and end on September 13th. It is observed annually on the
tenth day of Dhu Al-Hijja and is celebrated by Muslims all across
the world. Eid Al Adha, also known as 'Greater Eid', is
considered the holiest day of the Islamic calendar. It translates
to 'Feast of the Sacrifice' and marks Ibrahim's willingness to
accept the command of Allah and to sacrifice his only son, Ismail.
An animal sacrifice symbolizes Ibrahim's sacrifice.
Eid Al Adha around the World
The date of Eid Al Adha varies in accordance with
the Islamic lunar calendar, and differs geographically. Although
there are very traditional customs that remain unchanged, there are
also certain festivities that vary from region to region.
In Egypt, Eid Al Kbir is the more commonly name used for Eid Al
Adha. The day starts with the Eid prayer shortly after dawn,
followed by a sermon. Later, Muslim Egyptians gather with their
friends and family for festivities and to feast. These traditions
also apply to the non-predominantly Muslim regions in Europe and
the U.S.
In Pakistan, the holiday religious is four days and all shops
are closed during these days. In the morning, people spend most of
their times on praying followed by performing Qurbani
festivities in the evening and afternoon.
Pieces of meat are arranged on the floor before being
distributed to people during celebrations in Banda Aceh,
Indonesia
In Palestine, Muslims men go to the Al-Aqsa Mosque at
Jerusalem's old city in the morning to do their prayers and women
sit in the public gardens.
In Saudi Arabia, Muslims from around the world visit KSA to do
a pilgrimage. The pilgrimage ritual takes 5 days and is called
'Hajjs'.
Some traditions may vary across Muslim regions for celebrating
Eid, but the Udheya and the sermon are common amongst them as
Islamic traditions. Inshallah we will celebrate Eid with our loved
ones!
GPI would like to wish all Muslims across the world "Eid
Mubarak"!
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Sources:
http://www.readthespirit.com/religious-holidays-festivals/category/muslim/
http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2012/10/25/eid-al-adha-the-story-and-traditions/
https://qurbani.muslimaid.org/qurbani/
http://www.theweek.co.uk/55587/eid-al-adha-2016-when-is-greater-eid-and-how-is-it-celebrated