History Of
Eid Al-Adha
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16 June 2024
Eid ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid is celebrated to honour Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering devotion to Allah
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This festival occurs in Zul Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims
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On this occasion, Muslims gather together and celebrate the festival with grandeur and enthusiasm
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In India, Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on June 17 while in the UAE and other Arab countries, Bakrid will be celebrated on June 16
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Eid al-Adha's history goes back to the time of Prophet Ibrahim
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According to the Holy Quran, Allah commanded Prophet Ibrahim in a dream to sacrifice his son Ismail to show his devotion
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Prophet Ibrahim decided to obey without hesitation. However, before he could sacrifice his son, Allah provided a lamb to sacrifice instead
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This was a test from Allah, which Prophet Ibrahim passed
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Since then, Muslims have performed animal sacrifices on Eid al-Adha, which is why the festival is also known as Bakra Eid
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