Eid-ul-Adha: Message, celebrations and Sacrifice

Bakra Eid, which is also referred as Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayarami, takes place during the Islamic lunar calendar month of Zul Hijjah/Dhu al-Hijjah. Id al-Kabir or Ad El Kebir are other names for Eid al-Adha.

Today, June 29, several countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, and others, are celebrating Eid.

To clear all of your confusion regarding this highly celebrated festival by Muslims, go through the complete article below.

Eid-ul-Adha 2023

Eid-ul-Adha marks one of Islam's two most important holy occasions for celebration. It honors Prophet Ibrahim's (peace be upon him) determination to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test from Allah.

Muslims sacrifice an animal on Eid al-Adha to show their devotion to Allah. The holiday is based on a narrative from the Quran that Christians and Jews are also acquainted with.

Eid-ul-Adha 2023 Date

The actual date of Eid-ul-Adha in 2023 is Evening of Wednesday, June 28th,2023 to Thursday, June 29th, 2023.

It may be celebrated on June 30th, Friday, in Comoros.

History of Eid-ul-Adha

The Quran narrates the account of the prophet Ibrahim, who is commanded by Allah (God) to put to death his son, Ismail, in order to prove his devotion. As Ibrahim prepares for the sacrifice, Allah sends a ram in his place to be slain.

Eid-ul-Adha Celebrations

Eid al-Adha is a major holiday. People dress up in their best clothing, frequently buying new ones for the occasion, and gather with family and friends to celebrate.

Although Eid al-Adha rituals differ by country, some parts are common to all:

Eid Prayers

Day starts with Eid Salaah (Communal Prayer). Muslims gather at the local mosque shortly after sunrise to say special Eid prayers and listen to a speech.

Wishing Eid Mubarak!

After prayers, people exchange Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid or Blessed Eid) greetings. They can get along and exchange little presents.

Qurbani (Animal Sacrifice)

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims across the globe sacrifice animals in a practice known as Qurbani to remember the narrative of Ibrahim and Ismail. On this day, millions of animals are murdered.

Rules of Qurbani

The rules associated with Qurbani are strict, here are several examples:

• Only specific animals, such as sheep, lambs, or camels, can be sacrificed.
• The animal must be in good physical condition.
• It must be over a particular age.
• It must be killed in accordance with Islamic law (halal).

Division of the Meat

The meat should be separated into three equal portions. One portion is given to those in need, and the other portion is given to acquaintances. The third portion is saved for personal use, and it is usually served as part of the Eid feast with friends and relatives.

Individual Passion

Giving and kindness are important during Eid, and many individuals donate money to charitable causes as well as share the meat of the killed animal with those in need.

Muslim tradition supports giving up personal pleasures in order to share one's wealth with others less fortunate.

Meal for Eid al-Adha

A magnificent feast is also an important component of this Muslim celebration. Because many traditional Eid al-Adha foods are savory, it is also known as the "salty Eid," in comparison with Eid-ul-Fitr, which is known as the "sweet Eid" or "Sugar Feast."

Ending of the Annual Hajj

Eid al-Adha occurs on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Islamic lunar calendar's twelfth and final month.

Arafat Day follows the celebration, which can continue up to four days.

The first day of Eid al-Adha comes with the third day of the Hajj, which is an yearly pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, Islam's holiest shrine. The Hajj pilgrimage is one of Islam's Five Pillars, or the most significant religious duties that any Muslim must complete.

Conclusion

Salat al-Eid prayers, commonly known as Eid prayers, are a unique sort of prayer said by Muslims during each of the two important Islamic festivals, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. 

Eid is the most prestigious festival of Muslims. They celebrate it wholeheartedly and all of them show that they are highly devoted towards allah.

Detailed information about Eid-ul-Adha 2023 including its date, history, all about its celebrations (Prayers, wishes, Qurbani & its rules, Meat Division and meal) is given above here in this article.