The president said that “as we mark Eid al-Adha this year, we are reminded of the millions of refugees around the globe who are spending this sacred holiday separated from their families, unsure of their future, but still hoping for a brighter tomorrow”. The festival of Bakra Eid generally starts with offering morning prayers and then celebrations.
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Abraham, with a true test of faith and obedience, followed God’s command, but as he was about to strike his son, God stopped him and offered a sheep for sacrifice instead. This is one of the most popular festivals as per the Islamic calendar. When God appeared to Ibrahim in a dream, God’s message was to make the ultimate sacrifice; killing his own son.
A similar version of the story can also be found in the Bible’s Old Testament and the Torah.
Brooklyn celebrates Eid: In 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio designated Muslim holidays Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha as official public school holidays, a move that was welcomed in the southern Brooklyn community especially following the hostile treatment of Muslims following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The meat of the same is consumed by the family members, relatives, friends, and the needy poor people. According to Al Jazeera, 80 per cent of the territory’s export income is generated by livestock.
Eid al Adha celebrations also started in Turkey, the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and other European countries that rely on moon sighting by the Saudi Royal Court. The Arabic greeting means “blessed Eid” or “blessed celebration”.
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And of course, everyone will greet each other with the traditional holiday shout-out of “Eid Mubarak”.
