5 Important Facts About Eid Al-Adha

5 Important Facts About Eid Al-Adha

Tomorrow is the first day of Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Adha is an Islamic holiday. There are two Eids which Muslims celebrate, Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Feasts in Islam are all about prayers and helping others. What makes Islamic Eids and holidays amazing is they always have a great story behind them. Eid Al-Adha has a magnificent story which must be narrate it. I guess you already know what I am gonna tell you today. So, let's start.

Eid Al-Adha is the second Islamic feast in the Islamic calendar. It falls on the tenth day of Dhu Al-Hijjah. Muslims celebrate it world-widely. It lasts for four days. The name of the feast holds the story. Adha or Tadhia means sacrifice so, it's the feast of sacrifice. It's the days when Muslims who can afford and willing to sacrifice a sheep, lamb, cow, goat or buffalo. Why it's called that, and why Muslims sacrifice in it, I will tell you now.

Allah gave Prophet Ibrahim (PBAH) a son named Ismael after a long life without children. Prophet Ibrahim (PBAH) kept dreaming that he is sacrificing (slaughtering) his son. From these dreams, Prophet Ibrahim (PBAH) knew it was Allah's command. So, he (PBAH) told his son about his dreams. Prophet Ismael responded it's Allah's command so we must obey. Prophet Ibrahim (PBAH) obeyed Allah's command to sacrifice his beloved son and he prepared to slaughter his only son with a heavy heart.

Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismael refused to listen to anyone and didn't obey Satan. He and his son didn't want anything except obeying Allah's command. Because of his obedience to Allah's command and order, before sacrificing his son, Allah send a Lamb instead. Allah sent the lamb to sacrifice it instead of Prophet Ismael. That's why Muslims sacrifice in Eid Al-Adha, of course, who can afford it.

Muslims don't only celebrate Eid Al-Adha by sacrificing. Eid Al-Adha is known also for Eid prayer and giving the needy meat. You don't take all the meat to yourself. You must give away one third of the meat to the needy. So, This Eid is not only about feasting, is also about praying, doing good deeds and helping others. It's the day when the rich gives the needy.

This Eid (Feast) is well known for eating meat of course. However, There is a special dish which must be on the table at Lunch time. This dish is Fattah. Fattah is a meaty, delicious and flavorful dish. Fattah is made of a couple of layers. These layers are bread, rice, salsa, and of course the meat. You don't think about calories or diet while having it. You will totally get lost in its mixed splendid flavors. You won't taste anything like it. Amazing, right?  

And that's my friend what you should do today. You should know more about Eid Al-Adha and why it is celebrated by Muslims. You must have knowledge and information about everything. You should also send greetings to your family and friends. Lastly, I wish all Muslims around the world Eid Adha Mubarak. I wish to all of you a great and fantastic holiday.

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