EID UL-ADHA

   "Eid ul-Adha" means the major festival. It is also called the "Eid of Sacrifice" or the "Eid ul-Hajj". The "Eid ul-Adha" is a commemoration and a reminder to Muslims of several things; for example:

          a) The story of Prophet Ebrahim (AS) (Abraham) and Prophet Ismail (AS) (Ishmael) and their willingness to make great sacrifices for Allah.

          b) To be ready to make sacrifices for the religion of Islam.

          c) For those who have not gone for Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca), it is showing support for their fellow Muslims who are completing the Hajj on that day (i.e., 10th Dhu al Hejja).

          In remembrance of the aspect of sacrificing all for Allah as Prophets Ebrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS) did, the Muslims who perform the Hajj, sacrifice an animal at a place called Mina, near Mecca. Muslims around the world join them in making a sacrifice, if possible, on this auspicious day.

          Like "Eid ul-Fitr" - there is a special congregational prayer followed by visiting families and friends, exchanging greetings and sharing a meal together.

   We extend our "Eid Mubarak" to all our young readers!