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| Arabic | عِيد الأَضْحَى |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | EED al-AD-haa |
| Etymology | Eid (عيد) means 'festival' or 'celebration,' from a root meaning 'to return' — as the festival returns each year. Adha (أضحى) comes from the root ض-ح-ي, meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'forenoon sacrifice.' Together, Eid al-Adha means 'the Festival of Sacrifice.' |
Eid al-Adha(عِيد الأَضْحَى) Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is the greater of the two Islamic holidays, observed on the 10th of ذو الحجة. It commemorates Ibrahim's obedience to Allah and coincides with the الحج الحج.
عِيد الأَضْحَى
Eid al-Adha, also called Eid ul-Adha or Eid al-Kabir (the Greater Eid), is celebrated worldwide on the 10th of ذو الحجة, the day when الحج الحجاج perform stoning, sacrifice, and other major rites. The festival commemorates the supreme test of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was commanded by Allah in a dream to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail (Ishmael). When both father and son submitted to Allah's will, Allah intervened and replaced Ismail with a ram. This event exemplifies the ultimate submission (islam) to the Divine will. On Eid al-Adha, Muslims who can afford it offer a Qurbani (Udhiyah) — the sacrifice of a sheep, goat, cow, or camel, with the meat distributed among family, friends, and the poor (typically in thirds). The day begins with a congregational Eid الصلاة in the morning, followed by a sermon. The celebration spans three days (the Days of التشريق), during which fasting is prohibited. Muslims exchange greetings, visit family, wear their best clothes, and share meals. For الحجاج in مكة, Eid al-Adha coincides with the busiest day of الحج.
Eid (عيد) means 'festival' or 'celebration,' from a root meaning 'to return' — as the festival returns each year. Adha (أضحى) comes from the root ض-ح-ي, meaning 'to sacrifice' or 'forenoon sacrifice.' Together, Eid al-Adha means 'the Festival of Sacrifice.'