What is Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice)?

 

What is Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice)?

Eid al-Adha is one of the two blessed Eids that we celebrate as Muslims. It follows the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage period, and is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”.

Performed after the Eid prayer, Muslims around the world come together to take part in Qurbani, reflecting the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his unwavering obedience to Allah.

Qurbani commemorates the faith of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah’s command. It provides a means for Muslims to reach the level of submission he showed to Allah.

What is Eid al-Adha a celebration of?

On Eid al-Adha we remember the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

In remembrance of his sacrifice and to help the poor and needy, we give our own sacrifice: Qurbani.

By giving Qurbani, we follow in his footsteps and remember his devotion to Allah (SWT). Find out more about Prophet Ibrahim (AS) here.

When is Eid-al Adha 2026? 

Eid al-Adha will begin on the evening of Tuesday 26th May 2026, with the day of Eid falling on Wednesday 27th May. The three days of Eid will continue until Friday 29th May.

Dhul Hijjah will begin on Monday 18th May 2026, with Hajj taking place from Monday 25th May 2026, and the Day of Arafah will be on Tuesday 26th May 2026.

Sacrifice on Eid al-Adha

Following the Eid prayer on the first day of Eid al-Adha, we start to offer a sacrifice – Qurbani – to remember the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to Allah (SWT).

A portion of this meat (from a sheep, goat, cow or camel) then goes to help our brothers and sisters in need.


What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?

Although both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are celebrated similarly, they both commemorate different things, and therefore, there are a few key differences:

  • For Eid al-Adha, you should delay eating until after the prayer, whereas for Eid al-Fitr, it is recommended to eat before the Eid prayer.
  • There is no Zakatul Fitr (also known as Fitrana) for Eid al-Adha, just the sacrifice of an animal if you are financially able to.

id al-Adha history

Historically, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) would mark Eid al-Adha by encouraging others to eat from the meat of their sacrifices from the day. It was narrated from Aisha that the Prophet (PBUH)

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Fundamentals of Management Theory & Practice

Image
  📘 Fundamentals of Management Theory & Practice 1. Fundamentals of Management Theory and Practice Key Points: Definition of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling). Classical (Taylor, Fayol), Behavioral (Mayo, Maslow), and Modern approaches. Principles of effective management. Practical Guide: 📝 Activity: Divide students into groups, assign a mini-project (e.g., planning a college fest). Let each group apply management functions step by step. 2. Relation between Vision, Mission, Values, and Objectives Key Points: Vision = Future aspiration ("Where we want to be"). Mission = Purpose ("Why we exist"). Values = Guiding principles ("How we behave"). Objectives = Measurable targets ("What we want to achieve"). Practical Guide: 🏢 Case Study: Pick a well-known company (e.g., Google, Tata). Ask students to identify its vision, mission, values, and objectives. ✍️ ...
Read more

Evolution of Marketing

Image
Evolution of Marketing — simple meaning (one-liner) Evolution of Marketing from Production to Sustainability & Customer Orientation --------------------------------------------------- Evolution of Marketing (simple meaning) Evolution means gradual development or change of something over time . Example in daily life: A caterpillar becomes a butterfly → gradual change. Mobile phones evolved from basic calls → smartphones with cameras, apps, and internet. In short: Evolution = slow progress or transformation from one stage to another. Marketing has changed step by step over time — it started with just making products cheaply (Production Era), then moved to improving product quality (Product Era), then to pushing sales (Selling Era), later to understanding customer needs (Marketing Era), and today it focuses on building long-term customer relationships and sustainable practices that also care for society and the environment. --- Step-by-step Explanation (easy t...
Read more

🚀 ChatGPT Pro Version (Go Plan) is FREE for 12 Months! 🎉

Image
 🚀 ChatGPT Pro Version (Go Plan) is FREE for 12 Months! 🎉 All teachers, students, and business professionals can now access GPT-5 with faster image creation, longer memory, and advanced AI tools — completely free for 1 year! 💡 Don’t miss this limited-time offer — it’s a golden opportunity to learn, create, and explore AI tools for your projects and career. 👉 Steps to avail the offer: 1️⃣ Open your ChatGPT app or visit https://chat.openai.com 2️⃣ Log in with your account (or create one). 3️⃣ Tap on “Upgrade to Go” on the homepage. 4️⃣ Confirm the offer — it will show ₹0/month for 12 months. 5️⃣ Start using GPT-5 and premium features instantly! 📲 Please share this message with all students and encourage them to use this amazing AI learning opportunity.
Read more