This is how Eid is celebrated
Bakri-id also known as Eid al-Adha (In Arabic) Eid-al-Zuha (In Urdu), a feast of scarifies or "Festival of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid" is an important religious festival. It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honour the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael, at Mina, near Mecca. As the great religious leader was on the point of applying the sword to the throat of his dear son, it was revealed to him that the exercise was merely a test of his faith in Allah. The meat is divided into three parts. The family retains one third of the share; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbours and the other third is given to the poor and needy. The distribution of the offering enjoined by the holy Law is designed to provide a substantial meal to the poor on this festive occasion.
Like Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha begins with a Wajib prayer of two Raka'ah (units) followed by a sermon. The word "Eid" appears in Sura al-Mai'da which means solemn festival. Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the 12th and the last Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha celebrations start after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide descends from Mount Arafat. The date is approximately 70 days after the end of the month of Ramajan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr. Ritual observance of the holiday lasts until sunset of the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
The slaughter of animals for food for the poor which is one of the ceremonies of the Muslim pilgrimage is not a propitiatory sacrifice, but is in honour of the sacrifice of Abraham which marked the end of human sacrifices for the Semitic race, and which made it clear that the only sacrifice which God requires of man is the surrender of his will and purpose - i.e. Al-Islam.
Bakri-id also known as Eid al-Adha (In Arabic) Eid-al-Zuha (In Urdu), a feast of scarifies or "Festival of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid" is an important religious festival. It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to honour the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael, at Mina, near Mecca. As the great religious leader was on the point of applying the sword to the throat of his dear son, it was revealed to him that the exercise was merely a test of his faith in Allah. The meat is divided into three parts. The family retains one third of the share; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbours and the other third is given to the poor and needy. The distribution of the offering enjoined by the holy Law is designed to provide a substantial meal to the poor on this festive occasion.
Like Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha begins with a Wajib prayer of two Raka'ah (units) followed by a sermon. The word "Eid" appears in Sura al-Mai'da which means solemn festival. Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the 12th and the last Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha celebrations start after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide descends from Mount Arafat. The date is approximately 70 days after the end of the month of Ramajan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr. Ritual observance of the holiday lasts until sunset of the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
The slaughter of animals for food for the poor which is one of the ceremonies of the Muslim pilgrimage is not a propitiatory sacrifice, but is in honour of the sacrifice of Abraham which marked the end of human sacrifices for the Semitic race, and which made it clear that the only sacrifice which God requires of man is the surrender of his will and purpose - i.e. Al-Islam.
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