When do Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha? Description of the holiday

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Eid al-Adha is one of the main holidays in the Islamic religion. From Arabic, the word "Kurban" means rapprochement with the Almighty. Since the time of the prophet Ibrahim, this holiday originates. In many Muslim countries, it is celebrated at the state level, so when Eid al-Adha is always a day off.

History of the holiday

Many centuries ago, the Almighty sent prophet Ibrahim difficult trials, he was ordered to sacrifice his own son, whose name was Ismail. The Prophet agreed with the will of the Most High Force, no matter how bitter he was to give his child as a sacrifice. But everything turned out differently, Ibrahim, who passed the test, received a living son, and a ram was sacrificed. Since then, this holiday has been celebrated. When Eid al-Adha comes, many rituals are performed that symbolize gratitude to the Almighty. Also on the holiday it is customary to go to visit and meet guests yourself, cook many delicious dishes, give gifts, treat and help the poor. At this time, people visit the graves of their relatives and loved ones, pray forthem and give out treats.

Holiday traditions

The night when Eid al-Adha comes should be spent in worship. And before dawn, they carry out the procedure for a complete washing of the body, dress in elegant clothes and wait for the morning prayer. And be sure to be friendly, polite and bestow good deeds on everyone. Namaz in the mosque, when Eid al-Adha comes, begins immediately after sunrise and is slightly different from the usual. Then they make a sacrifice.

Special requirements are imposed on the person who will perform this ritual. He must be a Muslim, an adult, completely mentally he althy and sufficiently well-to-do. However, a financial disadvantage does not prohibit Qurbani. Mostly sheep are sacrificed, but in some regions goats, bulls, and camels are used. It is forbidden to sacrifice a sick, injured or weak animal. The meat is divided into three parts, one of which is left for the family, another is given to relatives and neighbors, and the third is distributed to the poor. Eid al-Adha is a great holiday that teaches faith and mercy, and meat from a sacrificed animal symbolizes the love and care of believers for each other.

Eid Celebration

This holiday has its own peculiarities in different countries. But when Eid al-Adha arrives, mosques gather millions of believers around the world. Its beginning is different every year, it is celebratedseventy days after Eid al-Fitr. The end of the Ramadan fast and complete holidays such as Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha. The date on which the holiday falls depends on the lunar calendar. In whatever country Muslims live, on this holiday everyone praises and ex alts the Almighty in their prayers, and distributes alms to those in need. So, the Eid al-Adha 2013 holiday was held on October 15th. Muslims carefully honor and preserve the customs and traditions of this holiday, which came from ancient times, which brings faith and teaches mercy.