Eid-ul-Adha may be known by different names across the world but it is celebrated all over the world with lots of passion and energy. The festival is celebrated approximately 70 days after the end of the prestigious month of Ramadan comes to an end.
EID-UL-Adha is one of the most important festivals for Muslims around the world. The festival is celebrated approximately 70 days after the end of the prestigious month of Ramadan. The festival is also known by names such as, Bakri Eid, Greater Eid, Festival of Sacrifice, etc.
There is a very interesting story attached to this religious festival. It is said that God came in Prophet Abrahim’s dream and asked him to sacrifice what was closest to him. He said that his son, Ismail, was the closest and he was ready to sacrifice him. The Prophet was ready for the sacrifice, but he could not see himself sacrificing his son, hence he closed his eyes, while performing the act. But, when he opened his eyes, there was a goat that he had sacrificed. His son was safe. It is believed that God was trying to examine the loyalty of Prophet Abrahim, which one can say he passed. Hence, the festival is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
The festival of Eid–ul–Adha lasts for a period of three days, where Muslims around the world have a great feast. They celebrate the festival, mostly with their family members and their close ones. If one is a Muslim living in Delhi, they go to places around Jama Masjid, around the Meena Bazaar area, where goats are sold off at various prices, which would be sacrificed during the auspicious occasion of Eid–ul– Adha.
A devotee, Neyaz Farooque from Bihar sacrificed a goat on this auspicious day today, says, “I, along with my family members went for our prayers in the morning and we sacrificed the goat at our house”. He further says this goat meat would be distributed into three parts, where one part would go to the poor, another part to their neighbours and the last part would be for his family. He always makes sure that he goes back home (Bihar) to celebrate their festival, as he earns his livelihood in Delhi. He does not want to miss the festival, as he holds it very close to his heart.
Eid–ul–Adha is also a time when Muslims pray to god asking for forgiveness, and they also, in turn forgive others. The festival is known by different names across the world, such as Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia and Singapore, Tabaski in West Africa. Irrespective of the different names that the festival possesses, Muslims, be it in Malaysia, India, Pakistan or other countries, they celebrate it with the same passion and vigour, making it a memorable one.
