Eid ul-Adha - The Muslim Holiday

Spectrum · 27-December-06, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia, with slight additions by Spectrum


	Eid ul-Adha occurs on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijja. It is one of two Eid festivals that Muslims celebrate. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael for Allah. Others celebrate Eid-ul Adha as it marks the end of the Pilgrimage or Hajj for the millions of Muslims who make the trip to Mecca each year. Like Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha also begins with a short prayer followed by a khutba (sermon). In Mecca, the Khutba is delivered from Mount Arafat. It is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar, after Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This happens to be approximately 70 days after the end of the month of Ramadan. Men, women, and children are expected to dress in their finest clothing and perform prayer (Salaa) in a large congregation. Muslims who can afford to do so sacrifice domestic animals, usually sheep, as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice. The meat is equally distributed amongst themselves, their neighbors and relatives, and the poor and hungry. The regular charitable practices of the Muslim community are demonstrated during Eid ul-Adha by the concerted effort to see that no impoverished Muslim is left without sacrificial food during this day. Coming immediately after the Day of Mount Arafat when Muhammad (PBUH) pronounced the final seal on the religion of Islam, Eid ul-Adha gives concrete realization to what the Muslim community ethic means in practice. People in these days are expected to visit their relations, starting from their parents, then their families and friends.

Due to the lunar Islamic calendar, the dates change on the Gregorian calendar, but this year, Eid ul-Adha falls on December 30th. My family celebrates by going to the prayer in the morning, arranging to have the sacrifice done in a poor country, and then we get together with family and friends for large gatherings, with of course, food. We exchange gifts too, but it's not that extensive.

Just a little "for your knowledge" post, since most people are more familiar with Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and even Festiv, more than they are with the Muslim holiday.

Happy holidays everyone and have a safe new year.

Gzim · 27-December-06, 02:18 PM

Most people also don't realize the close relationship of the forefathers of JudeoChristian and Islam, your Ibramhim is our Abraham, and Ismael is the brother of the leader of the tribes of Israel, Isaac. We're all brothers (or...cousins or something...)

Iateronmly · 27-December-06, 07:12 PM

w00t! My favorite Islamic holiday! w00t!

Also Islam is closer to Christianity than Christianity is to Judaism IMO.

Lokie · 27-December-06, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectrum

Due to the lunar Islamic calendar, the dates change on the Gregorian calendar, but this year, Eid ul-Adha falls on December 30th. My family celebrates by going to the prayer in the morning,

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arranging to have the sacrifice done in a poor country

, and then we get together with family and friends for large gatherings, with of course, food. We exchange gifts, but not at the extent of commercialized Christmas.

Just a little "for your knowledge" post, since most people are more familiar with Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and even Festiv, more than they are with the Muslim holiday.

Happy holidays everyone and have a safe new year.

WHAT THE? Dare I ask what kind of sacrifice?!

I personally don't care about everyones religion. That is ones belief and I don't dare tell someone who or what to believe in. Thanks for the little insite on your family traditions.

This reminds me of an old joke,

A new monk arrives at the monastery. He is assigned to help the other monks in copying the old texts by hand. He notices, however, that they are copying copies, and not the original books.
So, the new monk goes to the head monk to ask him about this. He points out that if there was an error in the first copy, that error would be continued in all of the other copies. The head monk says, "We have been copying from the copies for centuries, but you make a good point, my son."
So, he goes down into the cellar with one of the copies to check it against the original. Hours later, nobody has seen him. So, one of the monks goes downstairs to look for him. He hears sobbing coming from the back of the cellar and finds the old monk leaning over one of the original books crying. He asks what's wrong.
"The word is celebrate not celibate," says the old monk with tears in his eyes.

Spectrum · 27-December-06, 07:18 PM

An animal is sacrificed. The meat is distributed among the poor and neighbors, etc. It's done at a farm or whatever. It's just feeding the poor in essence.

NoSlak · 27-December-06, 07:19 PM

Im gunna join the FLDS.

Lokie · 27-December-06, 07:19 PM

Thanks for explaining, nothing like a barbecue to bring everyone together.

27-December-06, 02:18 PM		#2 (permalink)
Gzim Da' Jersey Kid	Re: Eid ul-Adha - The Muslim Holiday Most people also don't realize the close relationship of the forefathers of JudeoChristian and Islam, your Ibramhim is our Abraham, and Ismael is the brother of the leader of the tribes of Israel, Isaac. We're all brothers (or...cousins or something...)

27-December-06, 07:12 PM		#3 (permalink)
Iateronmly Smooth Operator	Re: Eid ul-Adha - The Muslim Holiday w00t! My favorite Islamic holiday! w00t! Also Islam is closer to Christianity than Christianity is to Judaism IMO.

27-December-06, 07:18 PM		#5 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	Re: Eid ul-Adha - The Muslim Holiday An animal is sacrificed. The meat is distributed among the poor and neighbors, etc. It's done at a farm or whatever. It's just feeding the poor in essence.

27-December-06, 07:19 PM		#6 (permalink)
NoSlak Gridiron	Re: Eid ul-Adha - The Muslim Holiday Im gunna join the FLDS.

27-December-06, 07:19 PM		#7 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	Re: Eid ul-Adha - The Muslim Holiday Thanks for explaining, nothing like a barbecue to bring everyone together.

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