Feast of Sacrifice: Eid al-Adha Begins on July 9, 2023
What is Eid al-Adha?
The Feast of Sacrifice is a Muslim holiday that signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God.
Eid al-Adha is one of the two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, the other being Eid al-Fitr. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The observance is preceded by Arafat Day, which is considered the most important day of the hajj pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj pilgrimage, which is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all able-bodied Muslims. During the hajj, pilgrims travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform a series of rituals that commemorate the journey of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions.
The Eid al-Adha holiday begins with prayers at the mosque, followed by the sacrifice of an animal. The meat from the sacrificed animal is then distributed to the poor and needy.
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