Muslims mark start of Eid al-Adha holiday

There is a move among Canadian Muslims to have this, and the feast of Eid al Fitr, which follows the holy month of Ramadan, declared official holidays.

“It has been fantastic to help and it makes you feel good to see someone else happy”.

The holiday continues for the next four days, and falls every year during the Muslim month of Dhu al-Hijjah, when Muslims perform the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

How is the holiday celebrated? Among Muslims, Abraham is called Ibrahim. The willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his own son to God.

During the holiday, which ends Thursday, Muslims slaughter sheep or goats to share with family, friends and the needy.

Obama didn’t comment on the attacks in his statement, but honored those celebrating the holy day and remembered the many Muslim refugees around the world who are celebrating the holiday in dire circumstances.

Millions of fortunate Muslims perform the Hajj Pilgrimage on this day, and many hundreds of millions of people will perform the important task, i.e., Qurbani (sacrifice) in order to show their devotion and obedience towards Allah (SWT).

If you live in southern Brooklyn, you probably saw many families strolling to prayers and parties this morning, dressed to the nines, observing Eid al-Adha (pronounced EED al-UHD-huh) – especially if you live near the Prospect Park Parade Grounds, where a lovely, outdoor prayer ceremony rang out in all directions. The meaning of the religious day is also translated as “festival of the sacrifice”.

“And O my people! I am originally from Pakistan and we have specific candies that my wife will make, but other people, like from the Middle East, will go for the baklava or other Middle Eastern candies”, Ahmed said. Wish you a very happy Sweet Eid Al-Adha! Hajj is a time when Muslims from many different countries, classes, and cultures stand together in prayer, a reminder of both the unity and diversity within Muslim communities.