Eid

Local mosques held three joint prayers throughout Saturday morning at the downtown mosque and Rochester Community and Technical College, with a celebration ...

“It’s one of the greatest days in islam.” “There is no divide between us.” Hussein said this year, it is nice that the first two days of the holiday are during the weekend so that people don’t have to work, but some people will take work off on Monday to celebrate the full three days of the holiday. “We have to make sure that we show up and that everyone takes advantage of this big holiday,” Hussien said. “We are very grateful to come back and have this size of a crowd.” Translation: “Glorious You are O Allah, and with Your praise, and blessed is Your Name, and exalted is Your majesty, and none has the right to be worshipped but You.”

Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia maintained limits to curb the spread of the virus this year, with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and attendance less than half of pre-pandemic quotas. From Tripoli in war-torn Libya, families are looking forward to the holiday after the past two years of the pandemic and more than a decade of violent chaos. But lavish feast or no, there were community prayers — a welcome sight in much of the world after years of coronavirus-related restrictions. At al-Shati refugee camp in west Gaza City on Saturday, excited children lined up for the innards and trotters — a cherished offering for those otherwise unable to afford meat. In the Christian and Jewish telling, Abraham is ordered to kill another son, Isaac. Desperation over the cost of living has undercut the typically booming holiday trade in goats, cows and sheep.

Eid-al-Adha commemorates the day when Prophet Ibrahim decided to sacrifice the life of his son, Ismail, to honour Allah's demand that he sacrifice his ...

To mark the day, people either buy or rear goats and sheep and sacrifice (qurban) them on the day of the festival. A large part of the sacrificial meat is given away to the poor and needy. But scriptures say that Allah replaced Ismail with a lamb at the time of sacrifice

Celebrated on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, Eid Al Adha, also known as Eid el-Kebir in Morocco, is one of the most important holidays ...

The foul odors such waste emits further contribute to the state of uncleanliness. Offering sacrifices to the poor and needy is also a requirement of Eid. This famous Sudanese juice is frequently brewed overnight and served after meals to aid digestion. While some sects view Eid prayer as a confirmed Sunnah -- the collection of traditional Islamic legal and social practices -- others do not consider it a necessary component of Eid. Such preparations include cooking lamb’s guts, and drying meat under the sun, to create dishes such as “Mrouzia” (a traditional Moroccan meat tagine) and other meals that differ between regions As a loyal servant of God, Ibrahim was prepared to fulfill the heavenly command.

Thousands of Muslims gathered in downtown Toronto on Saturday to celebrate a major Islamic holiday. Members of the Muslim community recited prayers for Eid ...

It's among the most important celebrations in Islam. Eid-al-Adha is an opportunity for Muslims across our city to reunite with loved ones and with community members," Tory said. The mayor said he is grateful for their efforts. Members of the Muslim community recited prayers for Eid al-Adha in Nathan Phillips Square. The Muslim Association of Canada, a national charity, organized the prayer service.

US president Joe Biden on Saturday night joined the world leaders in marking the Islamic festival. Wishing a “joyous holiday filled with community, celebration, ...

Lily Safra, the widow of Edmond Safra who inherited the billionaire banker's fortune died on Saturday in Geneva, according to a representative for the Edmond J. Safra Foundation who declined to provide a specific cause of death. UK acting prime minister Boris Johnson also wished “a very happy and blessed Eid al-Adha” to the Muslims in the country. This is the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims after Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of 30 days of fasting in the month of Ramadan. Biden mentioned that Muslims will be “able to gather from around the world for the first time in two years to perform the Hajj”, which were restricted over the last two years due to the pandemic. Underlining that the "symbols and ceremonies of Eid-al-Adha speak to us of the human capacity for sacrifice in the name of love", the Australian PM said that "today more than 600,000 Muslims are an integral part of the rich mosaic" of the country. The world is soaked in Eid celebrations and leaders - across the globe - are sending across their wishes to the revelers.

Eid ul-Adha - also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram - is celebrated by Muslims all across the world to commemorate ...

This is the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims after Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of 30 days of fasting in the month of Ramadan. Happy Eid to all Muslim brothers and sisters!,” he wrote in Marathi. Meanwhile, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal wished health, happiness and progress to the citizens. On the occasion of Eid-uz-Zuha, I extend my greetings to all the fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters," he said. Eid Mubarak!” May everybody be healthy and live in harmony.

Eid-Al-Adha or Bakrid as it is popularly known as in the Indian subcontinent is the second most important occasion in the Islamic world.

The sacrifice is a symbol of willingness and must be done with the spirit of regard for Allah. After the prayers, Muslims who are financially and physically sufficient are obliged to perform the sacrifice of the goat in the name of Allah, the flesh of which shall then be distributed in three parts. The legend of Ibrahim and Ismail is a testimony of man’s faith, love, and devotion towards Allah that shall not be deviated even when it asks for the sacrifice of our most beloved possessions. Eid-Al-Adha or Bakrid as it is popularly known in the Indian subcontinent is the second most important occasion in the Islamic world. On their way, Shaitan (devil) tried deviating Ibrahim and Ismail from performing the intended sacrifice. Like all Islamic festivals, Eid-Al-Adha is also celebrated according to the lunar calendar.

Thousands of Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha at MetLife Stadium in a show of unity and prayer Saturday.

I’m very glad to be able to celebrate prayer with my brothers and sisters from all over the world,” said Asma Bennour of Palisades, who attended with a friend from New York. “It’s very important for them to have the feeling of being among Muslims,” said Makhalfa, speaking about her children. We pray the same.” Per tradition, meat is shared with the family, friends and the poor. After Eid prayers, Shadath Shahid of Wayne said he planned to visit a farm in Morris County to select goats for qurbani, the practice of animal slaughter during Eid to commemorate Ibrahim’s own sacrifice. That’s the reason we have this.”

Like every year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made sure this week to take a momemnt to celebrate the Muslim community during Eid Al Adha.

In May, during Eid Al Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, Trudeau released another communique to extend his best wishes to Muslims established in Canada. Emphsizing the importance of Eid in Islam, Trudeau said that the feast is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the “invaluable contributions Canadian Muslims have made, and continue to make to our country.” “Muslims in Canada and around the world mark the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca, one of the five pillars of Islam, and celebrate Eid al-Adha,” the Canadian PM said.