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Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, EED əl AD-hə; IPA: [ˈʕiːd alˈʔadˤħaː]), commonly translated as the Feast of Sacrifice and also known as Yawm an-Nahr (Arabic: يوم النحر, romanized: Yawm al-Naḥr), is the second of the two main Islamic holidays alongside Eid al-Fitr.
Jul 1, 2024 · Eid al-Adha, the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world.
May 9, 2024 · Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘feast of the sacrifice,’ occurs approximately two months following Eid al-Fitr, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage undertaken by many Muslims. This festival aligns with the culmination of Hajj, the revered annual journey to Mecca.
Jul 14, 2021 · Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail as ordered by Allah. It...
When is Eid ul-Adha in 2024? Eid ul-Adha is a public holiday in Muslim countries. In 2024, Eid ul-Adha will begin on the evening of Sunday 16 June and end on the evening of Thursday 20 June.
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, is a commemoration of Ibrahim’s act of obedience and his willingness to follow God’s command without question. Celebrating Eid al-Adha. Despite its pious origins, Eid al-Adha is, first and foremost, a big celebration.
Jul 31, 2020 · Eid al-Adha is the second major Muslim festival after Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Keep reading. The occasion will be celebrated in most countries on Friday,...
Jun 25, 2023 · Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. That calendar relies on actual moon sightings, and the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah...
Eid ul Adha is a festival celebrated among Muslims all over the world in remembrance of the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim (AS) made out of his strong faith in Allah (SWT). Ibrahim (AS) showed a willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) but his son was replaced with a lamb by Allah (SWT).
Eid al-Adha takes place on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha marks the end of the pilgrimage that takes place in Mecca known as Hajj . Every year, 2-3 million Muslims from throughout the world make the pilgrimage to Mecca during a one-week period.
