The Muslim calendar includes two major festivals. Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of Ramadan and also Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha to mark the Quranic narrative of the Prophet Ibrahim and his readiness to sacrifice his son Ismail, the festival of sacrifice”, coincides with the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the five pillars of Islam…
Muslims across the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al Adha on 9-Dhul Haj 1446 AH, or 6-Jun-2025, which commemorates a significant quranic story, In Islamic tradition, Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham in the biblical tradition) is considered the father of the prophets and a faithful friend of God, Yet, God commanded him to undergo the ultimate test of faith: to sacrifice his son Ismail.
However, before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, God replaced Ismail with a ram, sparing his life, As part of the celebration, Muslims arrange for the sacrifice of an animal, This tradition, full of symbolic meaning, is an obligation for all believers who have the means to carry it out.
