Celebrating the Festival of Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha (also Eid ul-Adha)—celebrated this year on June 28-29—is one of the two key Eids (celebration festivals) in Islamic culture.
According Houston Methodist Chaplain Narjess Kardan, the day of Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day in the final (12th) month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar; Dhu-al-Hijjah, and follows the completion of the annual Holy Pilgrimage of Hajj. The holiday is a festival of sacrifice that commemorates Prophet Abraham’s devotion to God through his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail.
Many mark the holiday through the act of Qurbani (sacrifice). This consists of slaughtering an animal as a sacrifice, and is performed following the Eid Salaah (Eid Prayers), which are performed in the congregation at the nearest Mosque. The meat can then be divided into three equal portions to share with family, friends and donated to those in need.
The celebrations of Eid al-Adha can last anywhere between two and four days and include celebrating with family, friends and loved ones and gift giving.
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