Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Qorban or Eid al-Adha is the tenth day of Dhu Hajj, which is one of the great Islamic holidays. According to traditions, on this day God commanded Ibrahim Khalil to sacrifice his son Ismail. He took Ishmael to the altar, but Gabriel came down with the “goat” and Ibrahim sacrificed it instead of Ishmael. The tradition of sacrifice on the day of Eid al-Adha in the land of Mena commemorates that event. Muslims who go to visit the house of God for Hajj, according to conditions, they are obliged to sacrifice in Mina.

In religious sources, practices for the night and day of this Eid are mentioned. Staying awake, bathing and pilgrimage Imam Hussain (pbuh) is one of the practices of the night of Eid and bathing, Eid al-Adha prayer, offering sacrifices, pilgrimage Imam Hussain (pbuh) and reciting the Nadbah prayer are some of the activities of Eid day. Fasting on Eid al-Adha is forbidden.

Eid al-Adha is an official holiday in Islamic countries and Muslims celebrate on this day.