Happy Eid ul Adha To All Teewo Readers!
Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar!
Although only the pilgrims in Makkah can
participate in the Hajj fully, all the other Muslims in the world join
with them by celebrating the Eid ul Adha [eed ul ud-ha], or Festival of
Sacrifice. On the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims around the world wear
their nicest clothing and attend a special prayer gathering in the
morning. This is followed by a short sermon, after which everyone stands
up to hug and greet one another. The traditional Eid greeting is "Eid
Mubarak," which means "Holiday Blessings." Next, people visit each
other's homes and partake in festive meals with special dishes,
beverages, and desserts. Children receive gifts and sweets on this
joyous occasion.
In addition, like the pilgrims in Makkah, those
Muslims who can afford to do so offer domestic animals, usually sheep,
as a symbol of Abraham's sacrifice. The meat is distributed for
consumption to family, friends, and to the poor and needy.
The
Eid ul-Adha is a major religious event in the lives of Muslims. Usually,
communities celebrate this occasion over a period of several days.
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