Eid ul
Adha:
Eid ul
Adha is the "Festival of Sacrife".
Muslims
commemorate the spirit of Prophet Ibrahim* to obey, and sacrifice for Allah, by
celebrating this Eid. (* means
Alaihisalaam or peace be upon him)
Prophet
Ibrahim* was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son, but, when he was about to
do so, Allah told him that his sacrifice is already accepted...and it was only
a test for both. Shaitan tried to mislead Prophet Ibrahim , but he didnot listen to him.
At the
end of the Hajj, which is also a practice to struggle for Allah's pleasure,
Muslims throughout the world celebrate Eid al-Adha .
Muslims
who perform Hajj at Mecca are required to perform sacrifice of animals (like
goat, sheep, cow, camel etc..) , but if they can't they fast for three days..Other Muslims also try to do the same to
fulfill the sunnat (way) of prophet Ibrahim*.
The other story related to this Eid is the struggle of Prophet Ibrahim's wife Hajira, who was left in the desert of mkka in Arabia by Prophet Ibrahim ,with her baby Prophet Ismail to fulfill Allah's will. She waited and waited for Prophet Ibrahim's return. While she was waiting she used to climb a hill Safa to see if Prophet Ibrahim was coming from that side.Then she used to run and climb the other hill Marva to see if Prophet Ibrahim was coming from that side. Meanwhile his baby was crying and where he was lying helplessly, suddenly a water fountain sprung out. This water is still coming out and is considered holy water called Zam Zam.
The other story related to this Eid is the struggle of Prophet Ibrahim's wife Hajira, who was left in the desert of mkka in Arabia by Prophet Ibrahim ,with her baby Prophet Ismail to fulfill Allah's will. She waited and waited for Prophet Ibrahim's return. While she was waiting she used to climb a hill Safa to see if Prophet Ibrahim was coming from that side.Then she used to run and climb the other hill Marva to see if Prophet Ibrahim was coming from that side. Meanwhile his baby was crying and where he was lying helplessly, suddenly a water fountain sprung out. This water is still coming out and is considered holy water called Zam Zam.
Eid
al-Adha lasts for three days, 10, 11 and 12 of the month of Zil Hajj (The 12th.
Islamic month).
Muslims
offer Eid Prayer and listen to the sermon( speech) in mosques, and then offer
the sacrifice.
All
Muslims share the happiness of brotherhood, by distributing the meat to
relatives, friends, neighbours and poors.
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Note:
All students are encouraged to ask questions to their parents about Eid ul
Adha, to increase their understanding of the occasion. Thanks.
Examples:
What does Eid mean?
Eid means Happiness that returns.
How many Eids Muslim celebrate , every year?
Muslims celebrate TWO Eids every year, Eid ul Fitr عيد الفطر and Eid ul adha .عيدالضحى
When do Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha?
After Hajj
What is Hajj?
Hajj is a piligrmage or a journey for the sake of Allah.
When and where does Hajj takes place and how long is it?
Hajj is performed in Makkah . It happens on 10th, 11th and 12th. of the Islamic month called Zil Hajj.
How is Hajj performed?
Hajj has a series of rituals , performed in sequence, with different duas to be recited with each step. For example:
Dressing up in Ehram for Hajj. It is ony for men. Women remain in their normal clothing.
Tawaaf: Circling kaba 7 times
Going to Mina
Staying at Arafaat
Stoning the tall pillars called Jamraat, which represent Shaitan
Cutting hair
Sacrificing animals or fasting
. For more information please click here.
Also click here for better understading of Hajj performance.
Why do Muslims sacrifice animals?
Muslims sacrifice animals to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim a.s. It is obligatory for Muslims who perform Hajj, but if they can't perform sacrifice thay can fast for 3 days instead.
How should Muslim celebrate Eid?
Muslims should celebrate Eid by praying and thanking Allah Almighty for His bounties. They should
share food and gifts with relatives, neighbours , and friends.
How do Muslim greet eachother on Eid day?
Muslims greet each other by saying Eid Mubarak عيد مبارك or Happy Eid .
Watch a documentrary about new construction at Kaba in Makka here.
Watch a detailed video about Hajj here
Examples:
What does Eid mean?
Eid means Happiness that returns.
How many Eids Muslim celebrate , every year?
Muslims celebrate TWO Eids every year, Eid ul Fitr عيد الفطر and Eid ul adha .عيدالضحى
When do Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha?
After Hajj
What is Hajj?
Hajj is a piligrmage or a journey for the sake of Allah.
When and where does Hajj takes place and how long is it?
Hajj is performed in Makkah . It happens on 10th, 11th and 12th. of the Islamic month called Zil Hajj.
How is Hajj performed?
Hajj has a series of rituals , performed in sequence, with different duas to be recited with each step. For example:
Dressing up in Ehram for Hajj. It is ony for men. Women remain in their normal clothing.
Tawaaf: Circling kaba 7 times
Going to Mina
Staying at Arafaat
Stoning the tall pillars called Jamraat, which represent Shaitan
Cutting hair
Sacrificing animals or fasting
. For more information please click here.
Also click here for better understading of Hajj performance.
Why do Muslims sacrifice animals?
Muslims sacrifice animals to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim a.s. It is obligatory for Muslims who perform Hajj, but if they can't perform sacrifice thay can fast for 3 days instead.
How should Muslim celebrate Eid?
Muslims should celebrate Eid by praying and thanking Allah Almighty for His bounties. They should
share food and gifts with relatives, neighbours , and friends.
How do Muslim greet eachother on Eid day?
Muslims greet each other by saying Eid Mubarak عيد مبارك or Happy Eid .
Watch a documentrary about new construction at Kaba in Makka here.
Watch a detailed video about Hajj here
Easy
Questions:
Where do Muslims go for Hajj?
To Makka
What is house of Allah called?
Kaba
Who built Kaba ,the first time?
Prophet Adam as
Who built Kaba the second time?
Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail as.
What was the name of Prophet Ismail mother?
Hajira
What was inside Kaba before Islam?
Idols
What is inside Kaba now?
Nothing.
Can we pray inside kaba?
Yes .
How many Gods are there?
Only one
What is the holy water at kaba called?
Zam Zam
What is our religion?
Islam
What does Islam mean?
Peace and submission
What do we call the one who follows Islam
Muslim
