Eid al-Adha 2023: A Celebration of Faith and Sacrifice

Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide

[{"selector":"#anim-d5462a51-935b-4a06-9f91-71f6b1f56ee4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0e467cfb-f1a5-47b1-9873-1d9af6558b74","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God

[{"selector":"#anim-b4e791b6-269e-40e8-8ef2-38de8fa9949d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0de73f5c-e00a-4901-a6ce-cd8122e612f8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It symbolizes devotion, faith, and willingness to submit to God's commands

[{"selector":"#anim-9609b9b0-1c3d-47b8-8dbb-39caedee8707 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cf129dc4-d62c-4111-80bc-7f12c2c92dff","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha to honor and remember Prophet Ibrahim's exemplary act of sacrifice

[{"selector":"#anim-d0392464-b112-478c-a33e-86e8bbc8118e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-68c6cc79-f83b-448e-ba62-35512bf18305","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It signifies the importance of putting God above all worldly attachments

[{"selector":"#anim-1b0d0c10-5ef4-44a1-a858-ba3c95785cff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b4f3b9ce-2b43-4a1e-b28b-d5bc1d7c3a39","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, after the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca

[{"selector":"#anim-bf8618fe-596d-49a5-bf5c-f35cc757e08e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3a02466-4dc9-46ee-9710-e2ea48b09d7a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Muslims offer special prayers in congregation and listen to sermons at mosques

[{"selector":"#anim-fc3d8919-a6fd-448d-a82b-c5b900e543e4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7ce18f2f-13ed-43b4-b0d3-f88f0e240201","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The festival involves sacrificing an animal, typically a sheep, goat, or cow, following specific religious guidelines

[{"selector":"#anim-4787d13b-7a07-4d4d-956a-1620f60a7504 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e7af157d-fab9-4e01-9d33-587e47ec9056","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The meat of the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts: one-third is kept for the family, one-third is given to relatives and friends, and one-third is donated to the needy

[{"selector":"#anim-5cb7d8d6-bd3c-4fc4-9a27-7dca1fddc6ca [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2e66acee-eb4b-4dcb-8cf2-ab0c1d4d1d2f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Eid al-Adha promotes community bonding and encourages sharing with those less fortunate

[{"selector":"#anim-a4150c0f-d173-47ba-8fbf-9a91054dba45 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -0.000004854368963691513%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-65276885-f617-4054-9da4-34cb5b3a6a30","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It is a time of joy, feasting, exchanging gifts, and strengthening family and social ties Discover more