At Eid al-Adha, many Muslims make a special effort to pray and listen to a sermon at a mosque. They also wear new clothes, visit family members and friends and may symbolically sacrifice an animal in an act known as qurbani. This represents the animal that Ibrahim sacrificed in the place of his son.

What is Aid El Fitr in English?

festival of the breaking of the fast
Eid al-fitr begins the day after Ramadan ends. Its name means “festival of the breaking of the fast.” It is traditionally marked with a special meal—which for many Muslims is the first daytime meal they’ve eaten in a month.

What do we do on Eid al-Adha?

At Eid al-Adha, many Muslims make a special effort to pray and listen to a sermon at a mosque. They also wear new clothes, visit family members and friends and may symbolically sacrifice an animal in an act known as qurbani. This represents the animal that Ibrahim sacrificed in the place of his son.

Why is Eid al-Fitr important?

The end of Ramadan is a big celebration called ‘Eid al-Fitr’: The Festival of the Breaking of the Fast. Muslims celebrate the end of fasting and thank Allah for helping them to be strong enough to fast. Eid al-Fitr officially begins when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky.

How do you explain Eid to a child?

Eid ul-Fitr lasts three days. During this festival, children accept gifts and eidi in form of money from adults. It is an occasion intended for enjoyment, forgiveness, and feasting. In this the Muslims wear new and clean dress.

What is the story behind Eid?

Eid ul-Adha celebrates the time when Ibrahim had a dream which he believed was a message from Allah asking him to sacrifice his son Isma’il as an act of obedience to God. The devil tempted Ibrahim by saying he should disobey Allah and spare his son.

When should Eid ul Adha be celebrated?

Eid ul-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhū al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. Traditionally lasting for four days, the first day of Eid ul-Adha marks the end of the yearly Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah.

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

For Muslims, Ramadan is the month when the Quran, the Muslim holy book, was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammed. The key purpose of Ramadan is to get closer to God. It’s also a time to feel gratitude, practice self-restraint, empathize with the less fortunate and reduce distractions to focus on religion.