Muslims celebrate two Eids annually:  

  • Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. 

  • Eid al-Adha, known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," follows the Hajj pilgrimage.  

Eid al-Adha honors Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, demonstrating obedience to Allah. According to Islamic belief, Allah intervened, substituting a ram for Ishmael at the last moment. This festival also signifies the completion of Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, obligatory for financially capable Muslims at least once in their lifetime. 

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Celebrations typically include:

  • Morning prayers  

  • Followed by visits to family, friends, and sharing food and gifts.  

  • Muslims are encouraged to give to the less fortunate, ensuring they can participate in the festivities.  

  • The day is marked by bathing, wearing new clothes, and refraining from fasting. 

  • More than just feasting, Eid is a time for communal prayer, reflection on Allah's blessings, and reinforcing Islamic values of compassion and support for others. 

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