Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
<p dir="ltr">Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is the second and the biggest celebration within Islam. </p>
<p dir="ltr">This Eid celebrates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim, also known as Abraham, to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Just moments before Prophet Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, Allah provided him with a lamb instead of his son. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The sacrifice is observed by billions of Muslims across the world who in turn sacrifice an animal as Prophet Ibrahim did. The food is shared between family, friends and the poor. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhū al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Just as Eid al-Fitr the date is determined by the moon sighting.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This year, Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on July 9 and/or July 10. Celebrations last for three days.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In the lead up to Eid, Muslims make their pilgrimage to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, also known as Hajj. </p>
<p dir="ltr">On the day of Eid, Muslims offer their prayers at the mosque and donate money to the poor in order to ensure they are also given a chance to celebrate. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Eid Mubarak to all celebrating!</p>
<p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty </em></p>
