Marking The End Of The Mecca Pilgrimage With Islamic Holiday

The holiday commemorates the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (aka Abraham among Christians and Jews), who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail (aka Ishmael) at God’s command.

Muslims in Mombasa yesterday urged politicians and teachers to maintain peace despite hard-line stands by the government and striking tutors over pay.

New York City public schools were closed Thursday in observance of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

President Yameen stressed that the hajj pilgrimage encourages the establishment of harmonious familial and brotherly relations amongst Muslims.

Nassir said it would be hard to implement the pay increase as it would lead to higher taxation, which will burden the poor. We, as adamantly and relentlessly as our heroes, will continue to fight for their dream: “A peaceful, harmonious, and inclusive Philippines”, he said.

Muslims convened for prayer yesterday morning at 7am before the slaughtering of the animals took place.

The most enjoyable part of the Eid for the adults and children is visiting and hosting family and friends, and entertaining lavishly with special food prepared for the occasion.

Abdul Hamid Qureshi, chairman of the Lancashire Council Mosques, said: “This is an issue that is easily resolved and we welcome it”.

Later in the day, people proceed to the main event: sacrificing the animals, usually either a cow, a sheep, or a lamb.

Well, for people like him, Eid-al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice) is the second of the two annual Muslim celebrations, the other being Eid-al-fitri (the feast of breaking the fast). “It is (an opportunity) to get the family closer together”. I have always been really interested in the Hajj.

Whether here in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, halfway across the world in Mecca, or anywhere else in the world where Muslims reside, this week marks a time of jubilant celebration.

The school girl was devastated to find out she and the other Muslim schoolchildren will not be allowed a day off today to mark Eid.

Eid is the best time to forgive and forget all the past misdeeds and concentrate on a better and happier future.