الصلاة

## The Festival of Sacrifice

Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail. When Ibrahim demonstrated complete submission, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram.

## The Eid Prayer

Performed in congregation shortly after sunrise with additional takbirat. After الصلاة, the imam delivers a khutbah. السنة to go by one route and return by another.

## Qurbani

Obligatory (Hanafi) or سنة mu'akkadah (other schools) for adult Muslims who can afford it. Performed on 10th-12th of ذو الحجة. Meat divided in thirds: family, relatives, poor.

## Takbir During ذو الحجة

From Fajr on the 9th through Asr on the 13th, recite takbirat after every واجب الصلاة.

## Family Traditions

Gift-giving, wearing best clothes, visiting relatives, sharing meals. A teaching moment for children about sacrifice and gratitude.

## Connecting with الحج

Fast on the Day of عرفة. Follow الحج through live coverage or الإحرامOS. Make دعاء alongside the الحجاج.

## Global Celebrations

Beautiful cultural variations worldwide: Turkish breakfasts, Indonesian public qurbani, African colorful clothing, Arab feasts, South Asian biryani. United in worship despite diverse expression.