Eid al-Adha

Also known as Eid al-Adha, Greater Eid, and Qurbani Eid, the second big festival in the Islamic calendar begins this weekend.

Islamic countries usually have an official Government-controlled moonsighting system in place which means the date is the same across the nation, but in other parts of the globe it can vary. It's during this sacred month that the Day of Arafah and the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca also take place. This weekend sees the start of the second Eid event in the Islamic calendar, following the earlier Eid ul Fitr at the end of Ramadan. This latest festivity, Eid ul Adha, falls on the 10th day of the 12th and final month of Dhul Hijjah, and typically goes on for three more days.

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The Islamic Eid al-Adha holiday starts on July 9 and will end on July 12, but the holiday period has been extended to nine days to cover July 13 and 14, giving people an opportunity to divide the holiday between family visits and vacation. The district governor’s office, Security General Directorate and military police will be on duty 24 hours a day for a safe holiday and feast, according to Aras. There was a kilometers-long queue of cars on the main roads and busy streets of the town.

The 'festival of sacrifice' commemorates the prophet Ibrahim's devotion to God.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The phrase widely used to wish someone a happy Eid during Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr is Eid Mubarak. Eidi is the Arabic word for a gift given to children by relatives during Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr. What is the difference between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr? Known as the “festival of sacrifice”, Eid al-Adha commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his son in order to demonstrate his dedication to God. “Eid al-Adha is one of two Eids, or days of celebration for Muslims worldwide, in a year,” a spokesperson for the Muslim Council of Britain tells The Independent.

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Eid will generally be celebrated with meals among family, friends and communities. Eid al-Fitr is a three-day-long festival and is known as the ‘Smaller Eid’ when compared to Eid al-Adha, which is four-days-long and is known as the ‘Greater Eid.’ Like Eid al-Fitr, the date of Eid al-Adha depends on the Islamic lunar calendar and the sighting of the crescent moon. Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha – the ‘feast of the sacrifice’ – is a sacred time for Muslims. Eid al-Adha – the ‘feast of the sacrifice’ – is a time for loved ones to come to share gifts and enjoy feasts together.

Thousands of people flocked to celebrate Eid-al-Adha in Corporation Park after the event was moved from Ewood Park.

Abdul continued: "Food is an important aspect of all our events really and that's what it's all about, sharing the culture and experiences of all different types of food. Abdul said although the pitch was wet, they "always have alternative plans" and the move was "only a small sacrifice to make." He said: "I've studied in various places, starting off in Blackburn and then I went to Saudi to carry on with my studies and I'm here trying to help the community. He spoke to us about the event and what celebrations like this in the heart of Blackburn means for the community. Although this was a last minute plan as Zahran was originally only meant to attend as a member of the public, but was asked to lead due to the relocation from Ewood Park. As swathes of people starting filing in, with most bringing their own prayer mats, a rainbow of colours and cultures were laid down on the ground, eagerly awaiting for the event to begin.

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There will be a large range of activities to partake in throughout the day such as petting zoos, donkey rides, circus performers, nasheed groups and fire jugglers, all finishing off with a large fireworks show. We recommend pre-booking a ticket online to avoid the long queues. It's the second annual Eid in Islam, and celebrations can continue over three days.

It's seen as the most important of the two main holidays in the Muslim calendar.

Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in the majority of mosques in Wales. The Muslim Council of Wales has produced a full list of the times for Eid Salah, the central prayer commemorating Ibrahim's sacrifice. This year Eid al-Adha will begin on the evening of Saturday, July 9, and will finish on Wednesday, July 13. Others say that Muslims around the world should look to sightings in Saudi Arabia where the holy city of Mecca is located. The date of Eid al-Adha isn't certain and will vary from one country to another. This year's Eid al-Adha will be the first time that the second and "greater" of the two Eids has been celebrated without any legal Covid-19 restrictions since the pandemic began in 2020. The "Festival of Sacrifice" will begin on Saturday, July 9, around two months after Eid al-Fitr.

Once the sun has risen fully in the sky devout Muslims will pray ahead of the Dhuhr prayer at noon.

Because this is based on the lunar cycle, in the more commonly used Gregorian calendar, this date shifts from year to year, moving forward around 11 days annually. Muslims believe that Abraham was told to sacrifice Ishmael, although the Quran does not mention the name of the son. Eid ul-Adha falls around the same time as the Hajj pilgrimage to the Kabba in Mecca, one of the most sacred traditions of Islam. Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha this weekend – the second of the two Eid festivals in the calendar. Eid ul-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Many Muslims view Eid al-Adha as the more holy of the two Eids, as it centres around devotion to Allah.

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Therefore, the exact day of Eid Al-Fitr is dependent on moon sightings. Greetings of "Eid Mubarak" are typically given to one another. The weather is expected to be warm so there will not be a marquee at the event. He spent many years praying for the gift of a righteous child to continue his progeny- and was eventually granted a son - Ishmael. We at GLM, look forward to host yet another Eid in the park for all to enjoy!" It's believed to be the largest Eid gathering in Europe. It will be followed by Eid breakfast for people to enjoy, but pre-booking is essential. Lo! Thus do We reward the good. "We called to him: O Abraham: You have indeed fulfilled the vision. Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days. It's a free event and open to all. However, this shifts depending on the Gregorian calendar with holidays falling around 11 days earlier each year.

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Still, the scenes were a significant step closer to normal. Saudi Arabia has maintained limits to curb the spread of the virus this year, with a Covid vaccine mandate and attendance less than half of pre-pandemic quotas. In cash-strapped Afghanistan, there is usually a shopping rush for prime animals ahead of the holiday. In 2015, thousands of pilgrims were crushed to death by surging crowds. At the Jamarat Complex, pilgrims carried out the symbolic stoning of the devil, recalling Ibrahim’s victory over temptation. In the Christian and Jewish telling, Abraham is ordered to kill another son, Isaac.

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This year with the easing of virus measures, there was a sharp increase in the number of people present at the prayers. Tight rows of men and women performed the ritual prayers, an important part of this Muslim holiday. The holiday, known as the feast of sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test of his faith.

Thousands of Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha at MetLife Stadium in a show of unity and prayer Saturday.

I’m very glad to be able to celebrate prayer with my brothers and sisters from all over the world,” said Asma Bennour of Palisades, who attended with a friend from New York. “It’s very important for them to have the feeling of being among Muslims,” said Makhalfa, speaking about her children. We pray the same.” Per tradition, meat is shared with the family, friends and the poor. After Eid prayers, Shadath Shahid of Wayne said he planned to visit a farm in Morris County to select goats for qurbani, the practice of animal slaughter during Eid to commemorate Ibrahim’s own sacrifice. That’s the reason we have this.”