Eid al-Adha 2019 Eid al-Adha ( Bakrid )

Eid al-Adha 2019 Eid al-Adha ( Bakrid ) 

What Do People Do?

At Eid al-Adha, many Muslims make a special effort to pray and listen to a sermon at a

mosque. They also wear new clothes, visit family members and friends and may

symbolically sacrifice an animal in an act known as qurbani. This represents the animal

that Ibrahim sacrificed in the place of his son.

In some traditionally Muslim countries, families or groups of families may purchase an

animal known as udhiya, usually a goat or sheep, to sacrifice, but this is not common

or legal in many parts of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the

United States or many other countries. In these countries, groups of people may

purchase a whole carcass from a butcher or slaughterhouse and divide it amongst

themselves or just buy generous portions of meat for a communal meal on Eid-al-Adha.

People also give money to enable poorer members of their local community and around the

world to eat a meat-based meal.

In the period around Eid al-Adha, many Muslims travel to Mecca and the surrounding area

in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. Package holidays are organized from

many countries. Muslims may plan and save for many years to enable them to take part in

this event, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Public Life

Eid al-Adha is a public holiday in places such as the Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia,

Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. It is not a nationwide public holiday in

countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States. However,

some Islamic organizations may be closed or offer a reduced level of service and there

may be some local congestion around mosques in countries where Eid al-Adha is not a

public holiday.

Background

Ibrahim, known as Abraham in the Christian and Jewish traditions, was commanded by God

to sacrifice his adult son. He obeyed and took Ishmael (Ismail or Ismael) to Mount

Moriah. Just as he was to sacrifice his son, an angel stopped him and gave him a ram to

sacrifice in place of his son. Some people dispute that the son of sacrifice was Isaac

(Isḥāq). Regardless, these events are remembered and celebrated at Eid al-Adha.

The Islamic calendar is based on observations of the Moon and the length of a

particular month can vary between years. For this reason, predicted dates of Eid al-

Adha may be corrected at the start of the month of Dhul Hijja. This is around 10 days

before the start of the festival.

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Eid al Adha 2019 or Qurbani 2019 will be celebrated on Monday, 12th of August 2019.

This is the tentative date as the actual date is contingent on the sighting of the moon

of Dhul Hijjah.

Eid ul Adha is a festival celebrated among Muslims all over the world in remembrance of

the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim (AS) made out of his strong faith in Allah (SWT).

Ibrahim (AS) showed a willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) but his son was

replaced with a lamb by Allah (SWT). Allah (SWT) was so pleased with Ibrahim’s (AS)

submission to Him that He made this demonstration of sacrifice and faith a permanent

part of a Muslim’s life.

Hence, every year on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid

ul Azha. On this day, Muslims slaughter a lamb, sheep, goat or a camel to honor the

sacrifice of Ibrahim (AS). A sense of generosity and gratitude colors this festival.

This festival is meant to make a Muslim more virtuous in his or her deeds. It should

not be meant only to offer sacrifices; rather it is meant to learn hidden lessons of

freedom from selfish desires and to elevate a Muslim from anything that hinders his

ability to fulfill his responsibilities as a Muslim. Allah says in the Quran:

“Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety

from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may glorify Allah for that [to]

which He has guided you; and give good tidings to the doers of good.” (Surah Hajj:37)

The first 10 days preceding Eid al Azha have great significance as they are meant to

motivate and encourage Muslims for Eid. A Muslim must do maximum Ibadat in these days

and then as an expression of reward, one celebrates Eid al Adha. This Eid is mostly

celebrated the first two days and often three days in some households. People plan

gatherings as a way to celebrate the occasion together with their loved ones.

Bakrid

What Do People Do?

Id-ul-Zuha is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervor and gaiety in India

and the world. Many Muslims wear new clothes and attend an open-air prayer meeting

during Id-ul-Zuha. They may sacrifice a sheep or goat and share the meat with family

members, neighbors and the poor. Many Muslims feel that they have a duty to ensure that

all Muslims can enjoy a meat based meal during this holiday.

Public Life

National, state and local government offices, post offices and banks are closed on Eid

al-Adha. Islamic stores, businesses and other organizations may be closed or have

reduced opening hours. Those wishing to use public transport on the day may need to

contact the local transport authorities to check on timetables.

Large scale prayer meetings may cause local disruption to traffic. This is particularly

true of areas of India with a predominantly Muslim population.

Background

Muslims around the world believe that Allah (God) commanded Ibrahim (Abraham) to

sacrifice his son Ishmael. Ibrahim followed God's orders, but his son was replaced by a

sheep at the last moment. Muslims celebrate this at Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha is called

Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition

of sacrificing a goat or "bakri" in Urdu. The word "id" derived from the Arabic "iwd"

means "festival" and "zuha" comes from "uzhaiyya" which translates to "sacrifice".

About Bakr Id/Eid ul-Adha in other countries

Read more about Bakr Id/Eid ul-Adha.

Bakr Id/Eid ul-Adha Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2020.

Since the holiday is based on the Islamic calendar, it is not celebrated on the same

date each year. This holiday honours the faithfulness of Prophet Ibrahim when Allah

ordered him to sacrifice his son, Ismail. This important festival in India is a day of

reverence and respect. It is also an excellent opportunity for Indian Muslims to enjoy

a day off from work and to bond with their friends and family members.

To test Ibrahim’s obedience, Allah ordered Ibrahim to sacrifice Ismail. At first,

Ibrahim believed this demand to be a test, so he ignored the demand. Ibrahim eventually

realized that this demand was truly the word of Allah. Soon after this, Ibrahim brought

Ismail to the summit of Mount Arafat. Filled with grief and hesitation, Ibrahim

tethered Ismail to an altar. Ibrahim closed his eyes as he plunged a dagger into the

sacrifice.

Upon opening his eyes, a dead ram was on the altar in Ismail’s place. Ibrahim was

initially very shocked and thought that he would be punished by Allah for not

sacrificing his only son. Allah reassured Ibrahim that he appreciated Ibrahim’s loyalty

and that he could keep Ismail. Ibrahim was extremely grateful, so he committed the

remainder of his life to serving Allah. The Feast of Sacrifice honours the actions and

sacrifices of Ibrahim in this story.

One of the most famous activities of the Festival of Sacrifice is the sacrifice of a

domestic animal. Some of the most commonly sacrificed animals are camels, sheep and

goats. The act of sacrificing an animal is also known as qurbani.

During this festival, a portion of the sacrificed animal is kept for a feast and the

remaining meat is distributed to homeless and poor people. Since every Muslim family is

expected to sacrifice an animal and give charity during Eid al Adha, everyone is well-

fed on this holiday.

Several special prayers, or dua, are recited at certain times of Eid al Adha. One of

the most important prayers is recited before the sacrifice of an animal. It is believed

that the prayers of the Feast of Sacrifice bring peace and prosperity.

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