People around the world are observing Eid ul-Adha, one of the most important Islamic festivals in the Muslim calendar. Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”, the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Muslims worldwide will be celebrating the first day of Eid ul-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice,” the most important Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim – also known as Abraham to Christians and Jews – to sacrifice his son before God stayed his hand.
During the three-day holiday, this year between June 28 to June 30 in Saudi Arabia, Muslims slaughter livestock, distributing part of the meat to the poor. The holiday begins on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, during the annual hajj pilgrimage.
In Saudi Arabia, one of the final rites of the hajj, symbolically stoning the devil, will precede Eid ul-Adha. During the three-day festival, Muslims around the world will slaughter an animal — a goat, sheep, bull, or camel — keeping a third for themselves and giving a third to friends and relatives and a third to charity.
Half of the world is celebrating Eid today, those countries are Saudi Arabia, Dubai, the USA, Canada, the UK, etc. The other half like Pakistan, India, and neighboring countries will celebrate Eid tomorrow June 29th, 2023.
Wishes from the diplomats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wished the Muslims in his country and all over the world, reassuring freedom for everyone to practice their faith without fear.
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“As families and friends across the country come together to pray, share meals, and share food with those in need, we can all be inspired by the values of sacrifice, compassion, and charity demonstrated by Muslim communities in Canada each and every day.”
Taking to Twitter, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended well wishes to the Muslims celebrating the festival and who have offered the Hajj pilgrimage.
“Wishing all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Adha filled with celebration, community, and service to others. We also extend well wishes to those participating in the Hajj pilgrimage. Eid Mubarak and Hajj Mabroor,” the top United States diplomat wrote on Twitter.