SOFFIA MAGAZINE 6TH EDITION

How is Eid Adha celebrated?
Eid ul-Adha is a public holiday celebrated
throughout the Islamic world and in countries
where Islam is recognized as one of
the major religions. Regardless of nationality,
ethnicity, or locality, the main observance
of Eid ul-Adha is the symbolic reenactment
of Ibrahim’s obedience. Depending on
which part of the world the celebration is
being observed, the sacrifice may extend
to a cow, sheep, lamb, goat, ram, and even
camel.
The bounty obtained from the sacrifice must
be allocated accordingly; the individual,
group of individuals or family providing the
sacrifice is entitled to a third of the meat,
while their friends and relatives are entitled
to another third. The remaining third strictly
belongs to the needy and less fortunate.
By taking part in this Feast of Sacrifice,
Muslims around the world pledge their willingness
to submit to the will of the Creator
not just by way of performing the Qurban or
sacrificing an animal, but also by committing
themselves to other acts of charity. It is customary
for Muslims with the financial means
to do so to donate sums of money, food and
clothes to the homeless and the poor during
Eid ul-Adha.
Though on a smaller scale than that of the
Eid ul-Fitr, Muslims do take advantage of the
celebration to dress up and visit family and
friends offering and receiving presents in the
process.
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