There were around 25 cows that were slaughtered for the occasion. The meat from the sacrificed animal is preferably to be divided into three parts.
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Representatives from the city government were present at the distribution at Rizal Park.
Eid al-Adha – also known as “The Festival of Sacrifice” – is a Muslim festival celebrating Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac in God’s name.
Muslims enjoy a week-long holiday for the two festivals.
Similarly, during Eid al-Adha, Muslims are encouraged to give aids and donations to the less fortunate.
It was the fact that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha in 2016 came this year on September 12, just one day after the 15th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. All the Muslims on this day sacrifice the goat as an offering to God.
Eid ul-Adha is a special time for reflection on service, selflessness, and charity – values shared across all faith traditions.
“We are commemorating [Abraham’s] tremendous act”, Ahmed said.
Obama said this year the holiday is also a reminder of the millions of refugees across the planet “who are spending this sacred holiday separated from their families, unsure of their future, but still hoping for a brighter tomorrow”.
Eid al-Adha is dedicated to the day when Prophet Abraham was deterred from scarification of his son by Angel Jabrail (Gabriel for Christians).
Mahmood Bu Huliga, a mechanical engineering senior, spent the first day of Eid al-Adha passing out chocolate all over campus to spread awareness about the holiday. As Prophet Ibrahim was preparing for his return journey back to Canaan, Hagar asked him, “Did God order you to leave us here?” Wishing every one a very happy Bakrid 2016.
And let not those among you who are blessed with graces and wealth swear not to give (any sort of help) to their kinsmen, Al-Masakin (the poor), and those who left their homes for Allah’s Cause.
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