Eid Al Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important festivals in Islam. It is one of the two Eid celebrated annually by Muslims all over the world.
Why Eid Al Adha is celebrated?
Eid Al Adha honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) to sacrifice his son Prophet Ismail (A.S) in accordance to Allah’s orders.
The festival comes at the end of Hajj, a must pilgrimage for all able Muslims across the world.
It is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul-hijjah, a day after Yawm al’Arafat, which is the 9th of the Dhul-hijjah and one of the most holiest days in the Islamic Calendar.
Millions of Muslims all across the world arrive in Makkah for Hajj during the first 10 days of the Dhul-hijjah.
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On the day of Eid Al Adha, believers all across the world sacrifice a lamb, a goat, a sheep, a cow or, a camel.
This is in commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) who was about to sacrifice his son in accordance to Allah’s orders. When at the last minute, a lamb was given to him to sacrifice instead.
The meat of the slaughtered animal is then distributed equally among friends, family, and the poor and needy.
Muslims celebrate this eve by wearing new clothes, visiting the mosque, and going to the houses of their friends and relatives. They exchange sweets and gifts on this day.
Eid Al Adha 2023 in UAE
This year, Eid Al Adha will fall in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 28, 2023. The local residents will get a six days long weekend on the eve of the festival.
