Id-ul-Adha is a commemoration of sacrifice. It marks the end of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. The festival is a reminder of Allah’s blessings and shows how important it is to obey Allah’s will.
Eid-ul-Adha remembers when Abraham agreed to sacrifice his son Ismael for Allah
What happens during the first morning of Eid-ul-Adha?
On the first morning of Id-ul-Adha, Muslims around the world attend morningprayers at their local mosque. The service includes communal prayers and a sermon. The sermon teaches the importance of obeying Allah and talks about the lesson learnt by Ibrahim
How do people traditionally remember Abrahams trials and how do people do it in the UK?
slaughtering an animal, such as a sheep, camel or goat. This is still practised in some Islamic countries, but in the UK meat is bought from halal butchers. The meat is then divided into three. A third is kept, a third is given to relatives or neighbours, and a third is given to the poor.
How do people Eid-ul-Adha?
As Id-ul-Adha is a special occasion, everyone wears new clothes. People spend time with family and friends, and presents and cards are exchanged. Women and young girls often decorate their hands with beautiful patterns using mehndhi (henna). Delicious food is eaten and shared with others.
