Importance of Eid Al Adha

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. 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. Major fact of this festival is that it is celebrated at the end of the annual pilgrimage of Mecca.