Eid-al-Adha 2022: The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’ or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. Also known as Eid Qurban or Kurban Bayarami, it marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. This year it will be celebrated in India on 9th and 10th July. Some people also call it Bakra Eid or Bakrid.
Eid al-Adha 2022 date
Saudi Arabia has announced the celebration of Eid al-Adha on Saturday, July 09, 2022, following the sighting of the crescent-shaped Dhul Hijjah moon on June 30, 2022.
Why do we celebrate Bakra Eid? eid al adha history
Eid al-Adha is the second Islamic festival of the year and follows Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The date changes every year, as it is based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is approximately 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice everything for God. The same story appears in the Bible and is familiar to Jews and Christians. An important difference is that Muslims believe the son was Ishmael rather than Isaac as stated in the Old Testament. In Islam, Ishmael is regarded as the prophet and ancestor of Muhammad. According to the Quran, Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son when a voice from heaven stopped him and allowed him to do something else as a ‘great sacrifice’. In the Old Testament, it is a ram who is sacrificed instead of a son. To mark the occasion, Muslims reenact Ibrahim’s obedience with a symbolic sacrifice of a lamb, goat, cow, camel, or any other animal, which is then shared equally among family, friends, and the needy. To be divided into three.
Significance of Eid-al-Adha
Eid is an occasion of happiness and peace, where people celebrate with their families, let go of old grievances and build meaningful relationships with each other. Across the world, Eid traditions and celebrations vary and many countries have unique cultural approaches to this important festival.
How Eid-al-Adha or Bakra Eid is celebrated in India
Eid al-Adha is called Eid-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Eid in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or ‘goat’. It is a festival which is celebrated with traditional fervor and gaiety in India. During Eid-ul-Zuha many Muslims wear new clothes and attend prayer meetings in the open air. They may sacrifice sheep or goats and share the meat with family members, neighbors and the poor. Many Muslims feel that it is their duty to ensure that all Muslims can enjoy a meat-based meal during this holiday. They also perform ceremonial sacrifices on the day of the festival.
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