Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the largest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. It honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice... Wikipedia
- Official name: Eid al-Adha
- Observed by: Muslims, Druze
- Significance: Commemoration of Abraham (Ibrahim)'s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to a command from God, End of the annual Hajj to Mecca
- Celebrations: During the Eid al-Fitr celebration, Muslims greet each other by saying 'Eid Mubarak', which is Arabic for "Blessed Eid". As it comes after a month of fasting, sweet dishes and foods are often prepared and consumed during the celebration.
- Observances: Eid prayers, animal slaughter, charity, social gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving
- Begins: 10 Dhu al-Hijja
- Ends: 13 Dhu al-Hijja
- Related to: Hajj, Eid al-Fitr
- Data source: DuckDuckGo