بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1447 - مُحَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Eid Al-Adha
عيد الأضحى
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Eid al-Adha (The Festival of Sacrifice) is one of the two major holidays in Islam, celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. It marks the conclusion of the Hajj (pilgrimage) and commemorates the profound devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was willing to sacrifice his son Isma'il in obedience to Allah's command. Allah replaced the son with a ram, establishing the tradition of "Udhiya" (sacrifice). Muslims celebrate this day by performing a special congregational prayer and sacrificing an animal (sheep, goat, or cow), the meat of which is distributed among family, friends, and most importantly, the poor. It is a day of gratitude, communal unity, and a reminder that true faith requires the willingness to sacrifice one's own desires for the sake of the Creator's pleasure. Eid al-Adha spans four days, from the 10th to the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah. The sacrifice (Qurbani) can be performed after the Eid prayer on any of these days. The meat is divided into three parts: one-third for the family, one-third for relatives and friends, and one-third for the poor and needy. This distribution ensures that all members of society share in the blessings of the day. The takbir (Allahu Akbar) is recited abundantly throughout these days. For pilgrims performing Hajj, Eid al-Adha coincides with the stoning of the Jamarat and the completion of essential rituals. Eid al-Adha teaches the values of submission to Allah, gratitude for blessings, generosity toward others, and the importance of following the legacy of the great prophets. It is a powerful reminder that what we sacrifice for Allah's sake is never lost but returned with multiplied blessings.
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