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Eid ul-Adha
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Eid ul-Adha (Bakrid) commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Coincides with Hajj pilgrimage season.
Significance
Commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's supreme devotion to Allah. The Qurbani (sacrifice) symbolizes submission to God's will. Meat is shared with poor, relatives, and family.
Rituals & traditions
Eid Prayers· ஈத் தொழுகை
Morning
Morning prayers at mosque
Qurbani· குர்பானி
After prayers
Ritual sacrifice of goat/sheep
Meat Distribution· இறைச்சி பகிர்வு
After sacrifice
Sharing meat in three equal parts
How to celebrate
Attend Eid prayers. Perform Qurbani. Distribute meat - 1/3 to poor, 1/3 to relatives, 1/3 for family. Prepare biriyani. Visit relatives. Share with neighbors.
When it happens
10th day of Dhul Hijjah (varies)
Tags
- #eid
- #bakrid
- #sacrifice
- #qurbani
- #ibrahim
- #hajj