Thursday, December 21, 2006

Dec 31st: Hari Raya Aidiladha

Date: Sunday, December 31st 2006
Information about Hari Raya Aidiladha:

  • Occurs on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Zulhijjah
  • One of two Eid festivals that Muslims celebrate
  • As a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son (Ismail) for Allah Also marks the end of the pilgrimage or haj for millions of Muslims who make the trip to Mecca each year.
  • To celebrate Aidiladha, Muslims who can afford it are to sacrifice domestic animals, as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice - called "Qurban"
  • The meat is equally distributed amongst neighbours, relatives and the poor and hungry
(Extracted from BB)

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