Id-ul-Zuha is a popular Muslim festival, which is also known by different names like Bakri Id, Feast of the Sacrifice, Kurban Bayram, Eid al-Adha, so on and so forth. It is a religious festival that is celebrated World wide with great enthusiasm to honour the compliance of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his young son Ishmael.
History behind Id-Ul-Zuha or Bakri id
The name Bakri id is an Indian name, which means sacrificing goat in the name of God. According to Islam mythology, one of the Prophets named Abraham was asked by God (Allah) in his dreams to sacrifice his only son Ishmael. His son was only 13 years old, when he revealed his dreams to his son and to his utter surprise his son readily agreed. When Abraham was about to sacrifice his only beloved son in the name of Allah, a voice came that said he need not sacrifice his son as he has passed the test. It was the voice of Allah. He was instead ordered to sacrifice a goat in place of his son and since then to commemorate the devotion of Abraham to God, this festival is celebrated. He has set an example of sheer devotion and proved to the World that he is a true messenger of God, for whom nothing was more important than God.
Significance of Id-Ul-Zuha
Id-Ul-Zuha or Bakri id or Eid al-Adha, whatever the name may be, it is a festival that marks the sacrifice in the name of God. It starts on the 10th of the 12th month of Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the most significant Islamic festivals that is celebrated all over the World with great zest. The significance of this festival is that on this day, people sacrifice goat as well as other animals like cow, camel, lamb, etc. to mark the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham, to whom a goat was sent by God himself to be sacrificed instead of his son.
Celebration of Id-Ul-Zuha
The festival of Bakri id or Id-Ul-Zuha is celebrated on of the 12th month of Islamic lunar calendar with great enthusiasm. On this auspicious day, the followers of Islam gather together in the mosque for prayers. Like Id-Ul-Fitr, this festival not only marks the festival of sacrifice and feast, it also marks the brotherhood and fraternity. On this day people exchange hugs and exchange greetings with each and everyone present in the Mosque for prayers as well as with friends, relatives and neighbourhood. On this day people sacrifice different animals and gives away some of the meat to poor people. Charity is also carried out on this day. Elaborate and mouth-watering meals and different non-vegetarian delicacies are cooked. Korma, pulao, biriyani, etc. along with vermicelli for sweet dish are cooked by the women folk. People gather together for meal and feast on the meat of the animals that are being sacrificed on this day in the name of God. The environment is filled with festivity and people enjoy this festival with grandeur.
History behind Id-Ul-Zuha or Bakri id
The name Bakri id is an Indian name, which means sacrificing goat in the name of God. According to Islam mythology, one of the Prophets named Abraham was asked by God (Allah) in his dreams to sacrifice his only son Ishmael. His son was only 13 years old, when he revealed his dreams to his son and to his utter surprise his son readily agreed. When Abraham was about to sacrifice his only beloved son in the name of Allah, a voice came that said he need not sacrifice his son as he has passed the test. It was the voice of Allah. He was instead ordered to sacrifice a goat in place of his son and since then to commemorate the devotion of Abraham to God, this festival is celebrated. He has set an example of sheer devotion and proved to the World that he is a true messenger of God, for whom nothing was more important than God.
Significance of Id-Ul-Zuha
Id-Ul-Zuha or Bakri id or Eid al-Adha, whatever the name may be, it is a festival that marks the sacrifice in the name of God. It starts on the 10th of the 12th month of Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the most significant Islamic festivals that is celebrated all over the World with great zest. The significance of this festival is that on this day, people sacrifice goat as well as other animals like cow, camel, lamb, etc. to mark the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham, to whom a goat was sent by God himself to be sacrificed instead of his son.
Celebration of Id-Ul-Zuha
The festival of Bakri id or Id-Ul-Zuha is celebrated on of the 12th month of Islamic lunar calendar with great enthusiasm. On this auspicious day, the followers of Islam gather together in the mosque for prayers. Like Id-Ul-Fitr, this festival not only marks the festival of sacrifice and feast, it also marks the brotherhood and fraternity. On this day people exchange hugs and exchange greetings with each and everyone present in the Mosque for prayers as well as with friends, relatives and neighbourhood. On this day people sacrifice different animals and gives away some of the meat to poor people. Charity is also carried out on this day. Elaborate and mouth-watering meals and different non-vegetarian delicacies are cooked. Korma, pulao, biriyani, etc. along with vermicelli for sweet dish are cooked by the women folk. People gather together for meal and feast on the meat of the animals that are being sacrificed on this day in the name of God. The environment is filled with festivity and people enjoy this festival with grandeur.