Happy Eid Al Adha

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Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īd ul-’Aḍḥā) or the Festival of Sacrifice is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide in commemoration of the willingness of Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) to sacrifice his first son Ismail as an act of obedience to God."And he (Ibrhaim as) said (after his rescue from the fire): “Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!” “My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous.” So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy. And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: “O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allâh), so look what you think!” He said: “O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Inshâ’ Allâh (if Allâh will), you shall find me amongst the patient ones." Surat Safaat

The devil tempted Ibrahim by saying he should disobey God and spare his son. As Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, God intervened and instead provided a Lamb as the sacrifice“O Abraham! You have fulfilled the dream” Verily! Thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers). Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial and We ransomed him with a great sacrifice and We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times. Salâmun (peace) be upon Ibrâhim!” Surat Safaat

This is why Muslims around the world wear their Nicest Clothing and attend a Special Prayer gathering in the Morning. This is followed by a short sermon, after which everyone stands up to hug and greet one another. Next, people visit each other's homes and partake in festive meals with special dishes, beverages, and desserts.“It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allâh, but it is piety from you that reaches Him” Surat Hajj

Children receive gifts and sweets on this joyous occasion. today all over the world Muslims who can afford to do so, sacrifice saying (In the name of God, And God is the greatest, O God, indeed this is from you and for you, O God accept from me) an animal (usually a Goat or a Sheep), as a reminder of Ibrahim's obedience to God. The meat is then shared out with family, friends (Muslims or non-Muslims), as well as the poor members of the community. Eid al-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (ذو الحجة) of the lunar Islamic calendar witch's on the 9th December in Morocco.

On this occasion of Eid Al Adha I present my best wishes for a blessed Eid full of Joys, Happiness, Peace & Prosperity.