Does anyone know what eid al-adha is?
Eid-ul-fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are two major religious festivals celebrated by Muslims all over the world.Eid-ul-fitr takes place after Ramadan-a period when Muslims fast from dawn till dusk everyday, for a month.The celabrations last for about 3 to 4 days.Eid-ul-Adha occurs approximately two and a half months after Eid-ul-fitr. This Eid is based on Qurbani-sacrifice of halal animals(the animals whose meat Muslims are allowed to feed on) like sheep, cow, goat, camel etc to attain Almighty Allah’s satisfaction.This act was started by Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) and has been carried out by all Muslims ever since. And as for gifts, they are known as Eidi, which is mainly money given to children by elders. I hope that now you can easily comprehend what Eid is.
Eid-al-fitr is not just for gifts. eid-al-fitr is a religious festival that marks the end of Ramdan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Where Muslims fast from dusk till dawn. Actually the word “eid” means “festival” and “fitr” means “breaking the fast”. It is a celebration of the end of the fasting period. Eid ul-Fitr lasts for 3 days, and starts by praying a special prayer called “El-Eid prayer” in open areas. All Muslims wear new clothes and the elder gives money (called Ediya) to the kids. On the other hand Eid al-Adha is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims as a commemoration of Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, under the order of Allah. Eid ul-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar. And lasts for 4 days. Eid ul-Adha occurs the day after the pilgrims conducting Hajj (the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide) descend from Mount Arafat. It happens to be approximately
