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Eid-Ul-Adha is an
important Muslim holiday which is celebrated at the end of
Hajj, which is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The ‘Festival
of Sacrifice’ is followed by a ‘Feast of Sacrifice’,
which pays homage to the Prophet Abraham’s(PBUH) unselfish
act of sacrificing his son, Ishmael, to God. In turn, God
spared the boy’s life and instead substituted a sheep. Now
in remembrance, people sacrifice a lamb, goat, or other
animal, and give the meat to family, friends, relatives, and
most importantly, the poor.
Eid-Ul-Adha is a four-day holiday and celebration. It
commences on the 10th day of Thul Hijjah and is celebrated in
a manner similar to Eid-Ul-Fitr. It starts with a special
holiday prayer, performed in congregation in the Masjid
(Mosque) or other suitable place. It is a time of celebration,
of visiting family and friends and of thanking ALLAH (Subhanahu
wa ta'ala), for all the blessings bestowed upon us. Fasting is
prohibited during these days.
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