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'Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice holds great significance in Islam as one of the most important celebrations. It is worth noting that Allah, in His wisdom, replaced all previous celebrations with the two Eids, making them the primary occasions for Muslims to come together in worship and celebration.

The act of sacrifice during Eid al-Adha is a symbolic ritual that Muslims perform annually to honor the obedience and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). This act commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah's command. However, as a test of his faith, Allah replaced his son with a sheep for sacrifice, showcasing the ultimate submission and trust in the divine will.

The day of Eid al Adha this year falls on Sunday 16th June 2024. We can start killing the animals immediately after the Khutbah of the imam on Sunday 16th June till just before sunset on Wednesday June 19th 2024.

Etiquettes of 'Eid al Adha Prayer
1. Performing Ghusl: It is recommended to perform Ghusl (ritual bath) before going to offer the 'Eid prayer.

2. Dressing Modestly and Neatly: Wear clean and modest clothes that reflect the joy of the occasion without being extravagant or inappropriate. Women are to cover up in Jilbab and Niqab.

3. Eating after 'Eid Prayer: It is Sunnah to delay eating until after the Eid prayer on Eid al-Adha. Best to eat from the cooked animal first.

4. Going to the Prayer Venue on Foot: It is recommended to walk to the prayer venue for 'Eid prayer if it is within walking distance. This practice follows the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

5. Saying Takbir: On the way to the 'Eid prayer and while waiting for the prayer to begin, it is recommended to say the Takbir ("Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahi alhamd".

6. Spreading Joy and Goodwill: Eid is a time of celebration and spreading joy. Greet others in the best possible means and exchange good wishes with family, friends, and neighbors.

7. Avoiding Inappropriate Behavior: Refrain from engaging in activities that are contrary to the spirit of Eid, such as excessive eating, drinking, or any form of inappropriate behavior, dyeing hair to black, use of attachment, drinking alcohol, free mixing with opposite sexes, etc.

The day of 'Eid and the following three days of Tashriq are the days of Eating, drinking and remembrance of Allah!

"The gatherings of 'Eid are among the significant congregations of Muslims. While we gather for prayers in our local mosques five times a day, the Friday congregational prayers at central mosques bring us together in a larger gathering. However, the two Eids witness an even larger congregation. Moreover, the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca gathers Muslims from around the world in unity to worship Allah. We pray to Allah to unite us in a grand and superior congregation behind Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on the Day of Resurrection. Ameen."

Keem25:
May Allah continue to guide and protest us
Always
We shall celebrate in good health and wealth.....

Afonja007:
one yoruba guy his name is saidi told me back then that if you die in mekka your going to Muslim heaven he said that is the reason why old Muslim people are going to mekka hoping they will die there

Sequence23:
May Almighty Allah accept it as an act of ibadah and make us witness many more of it insha Allah

Keem25:
May Allah continue to guide and protest us
Always
We shall celebrate in good health and wealth.....