THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT EID AL ADHA
by Hajj Umrah Hajj Umrah Visa ProviderEvery
year Muslims all around the world indulge into the Festival of the sacrifice –known
as Eid al Adha. Being a Muslim, the obligation of participating in this act has
been granted by Almighty Allah Himself.
Eid
Al Adha –The Celebrated Scarifice
This
is a divine festival where Muslims annually sacrifice cows and other livestock,
which is the commemoration of the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to
sacrifice his son to God on Allah’s command.
A
four days holiday for Muslims is a unique way of coming together, celebrating
this festival and enjoying red meat with friends and family is all about
honoring the Allah’s will.
A
Few Things to Know About This Pure and Holy Festival
Eid al Adha takes place
right after the end of the Hajj
(one of the pillars of Islam-obligatory ritual performed every year on 11th,
12th and 13th of Dhu al Hijjah). It is also a sign of
completion of Hajj following with animal sacrifice.
Eid al Adha is the
festival which latterly comes after Eid al Fitr which is also a gift from Allah after
the completion of the Holy month of Ramadan.
The first day of Eid al
Adha has more significance
as millions of Muslims pray Salat ul Eid early morning as it is being Fard
(mandatory/necessary) and also Sunnah (performed by Prophet Mohammad PBUH),
followed by animal sacrifice.
Udiyyah is the Arabic
name given to the sacrificed animal,
the ritual of Eid al Adha has a certain set of rules given by our Prophet which
includes animal’s age and its highest quality to be chosen.
The Muslims normally
sacrifice cows, goats, sheep, and camel as to show the love to Almighty Allah and gain His
acceptance.
Eid al Adha is not all
about sacrificing animal
but it also signifies on helping needy relatives or poor people around you.
The meat of the
sacrificed animal is divided into three parts. One-third is for family, another
third is shared with relatives, neighbors, friends and the last part is given
to needy and poor people as to show them love and unity in this festival.
The idea of Eid al Adha
is pure and clearly signifies the brotherhood among Muslims. This festival provides joy and lots
of food which also indicates that no underprivileged human being is left
without meat on his table during this holy festival.
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