Eid al-Adha 2025: Festival of Sacrifice Guide
Discover Eid al-Adha traditions, the Islamic festival honoring Ibrahim's sacrifice, with prayers, feasts, and charitable giving.
Eid al-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى), the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of Islam's most important holidays. It honors Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
Eid al-Adha 2025
The Significance
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion when God provided a ram to sacrifice instead of his son. It occurs during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Traditional Celebrations
Eid Prayer (Salat al-Eid)
Muslims gather at mosques or open grounds for special morning prayers, followed by a sermon.
Qurbani (Sacrifice)
Families sacrifice an animal (sheep, goat, cow, or camel) and divide the meat:
Charitable Giving
Sharing with those less fortunate is central to Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Festive Traditions
Traditional Foods
Global Celebrations
Eid al-Adha is celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, with public holidays in many countries.
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