Eid al-Adha 2020: Muslims around the world celebrate Bakr Eid as a ‘festival of sacrifice’
Eid Mubarak! It’s time to celebrate Eid and not let the coronavirus pandemic be a spoiler. Eid al-Adha or Bakrid can be celebrated in the safety of our home and we can connect with our friends and family through zoom or video calls. Muslims around the world greet each other today on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Even though Kerala celebrates today, the rest of India will observe Bakrid on August 1st. The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid said that Bakrid will be celebrated tomorrow according to the quote from the moon.
Eid al Adha 2020: find out more
Eid al-Adha or Bakrid is known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”. It is celebrated during “Dhu al-Hijjah” – the twelfth and last month of the Islamic calendar. It is a very holy month for Muslims around the world when the Haj pilgrimage takes place. “Dhu al-Hijjah” literally means “the month of pilgrimage”. During this month, Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca to visit the Kaaba.
Eid al Adha 2020: history and meaning
The feast of Eid al-Adha is celebrated to commemorate Ibrahim’s devotion to God. According to legend, Ibrahim had recurring dreams of slaughtering his son Ismael, to fulfill God’s wishes. But just as he was about to do so, Allah sent the Archangel Jibreel or Gabriel, to place a sheep in place of Ishmael. It is said that Jibreel told Ibrahim that Allah was pleased with his devotion and sent the sheep to be slaughtered in place of his son.
Historically, since then, the ritual of sacrificing a sheep or a goat and preparing a meal has been practiced by Muslims.
Traditionally, one portion of the cooked meat is distributed to the poor and needy, the other is reserved for people at home, and the third is given to relatives. Eid al-Adha it is sharing and caring for people in society.
Bakrid 2020: greetings, pictures, messages you can share
“I wish you and your family health, wealth and prosperity. May Allah repair His mercy on us all. Eid Mubarak!”
“May Allah bring you and your family happiness, peace and prosperity!” Eid Mubarak!
“May only joy surround you, Allah will always keep you safe”. Eid Mubarak!
“Eid al-Adha Mubarak! Hope, love and laughter are part of your life, today and every day!”
We wish you Eid Mubarak!
