Eid ul Adha falls in the middle of nowhere, but it actually is the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar.
It comes after a period of 10 days which are more holy than the days of Ramadan.
There’s a ton of blessings for those who do fast, give charity, do good deeds, and remember Allah.
But what exactly is the history of Eid ul Adha and why do we celebrate it?
The story of Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham
Eid ul Adha’s origin begins with the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) or Abraham.
Prophet Ibrahim was commanded by God to sacrifice the thing that was dearest to him: his son.
Prophet Ibrahim didn’t hesitate at this command, and set out to obey it.
When he told his son, his son also agreed with him and told his father to do as God had commanded him.
He got ready to sacrifice his son, but God replaced the boy with a ram. It had been a test.
To this day, Muslims around the world sacrifice cows, goats, lambs, sheep, and camels, all in the name of God, as they honour Prophet Ibrahim’s tradition.
It is a Sunnah (a teaching of Muhammad / religious tradition) to divide the meat from the sacrificial animal into three parts.
One is to be hared with family, friends, and neighbours.
Another is to be distributed among the poor and needy.
And one part is for yourself and your immediate family.
Many people’s Eid menus include a dish made with the sacrificial meat, as it is recommended to eat it.
Source: Metro