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    • Eid al-Adha is a major holiday in Islam that commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son for God. It involves prayers, animal slaughter, charity, social gatherings, and festive meals.… See more

    Etymology

    The Arabic word عيد (ʿīd) means 'festival', 'celebration', 'feast day', or 'holiday'. The word عيد is a triliteral root (ʕ-y-d), with associated root meanings of "to go back, to rescind, to a… See more

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    Origin

    One of the main trials of Abraham's life was to receive and obey the command of God to slaughter his beloved son. According to the narrative, Abraham kept having dreams that he was sacri… See more

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    Observances

    In the days preceding Eid al-Adha and during the Eid and Tashreeq days, Muslims recite the takbir. Like on Eid al-Fitr, the Eid prayer is performed on Eid al-Adha any time after sunris… See more

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    In The Gregorian Calendar

    While Eid al-Adha is always on the same day of the Islamic calendar, the date on the Gregorian calendar varies from year to year since the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar an… See more

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  1. Feast of Sacrifice
    Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is an important Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as ordered by Allah1234. It marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide13. During this time, families come together, share meals, exchange gifts, and extend acts of kindness to others5.
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    Eid al Adha is a celebration to honour the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to listen to what Allah had asked him to do. Eid al-Adha - which means 'feast of the sacrifice' - is celebrated just over two months after Eid al-Fitr, at the same time when many Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

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    Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail as ordered by Allah. It is one of Islam’s most important holidays.

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    Eid al-Adha, the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world.

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    Eid-ul-Adha or Bakra Eid, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide as this joyous occasion commemorates the profound act of sacrifice by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his willingness to offer his son as an act of obedience to Allah (God).

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    Eid al-Adha is a time for Muslims to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, and gratitude. It is a period for families to come together, share meals, exchange gifts, and extend acts of kindness to others. Like Eid al-Fitr, it is a time of celebration, strengthening community bonds, and practising generosity by helping those in need.

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    Why is Eid al-Adha celebrated?
    Because Ibrahim was allowed to sacrifice a ram instead of his son, Eid al-Adha is traditionally celebrated on its first day, by those with means to do so, with the symbolic sacrifice of a lamb, goat, cow, camel or other animal that is then divided into threes to be shared equally among family, friends and the needy.

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    What is Eid al-Fitr & Eid ul-Adha?
    In the Hijri calendar, Muslims typically celebrate two types of Eids in a year; Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Adha happens after the completion of Hajj, during the time of Qurban or animal sacrifice. Eid-ul-Adha occurs on the tenth day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar.

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    What do Muslims say during Eid al-Adha?
    During the Eid al-Adha celebration, Muslims greet each other by saying 'Eid Mubarak', which is Arabic for "Blessed Eid". Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, lit. 'Feast of Sacrifice') is the second of the two main holidays in Islam alongside Eid al-Fitr.

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    What is Eid al-Fitr & udhiyah?
    As with Eid al-Fitr, the Eid prayer is performed on the morning of Eid al-Adha, after which udhiyah, or the ritual sacrifice of sheep, may be performed. In Islamic tradition, it honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God 's command.

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  3. History
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    Eid al‑Adha ‑ Meaning, Date & Celebration | HISTORY

    WEBJul 14, 2021 · Learn about the origins, traditions and significance of Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's most important holidays. Find out when and how Muslims around the world celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice, and how it …

     
  4. Britannica
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