– Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is a four-day holiday in which Muslims celebrate their faith and come together to enjoy red meat.
– The holiday commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as per God’s order. However, at the last moment, God provided Abraham with a sheep to sacrifice instead.
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– Eid al-Adha marks the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. Approximately 3 million Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj each year.
– It is the second of two major Eid celebrations, with the first being Eid al-Fitr, which follows the holy month of Ramadan.
– The celebration begins with significant prayers called Salat ul-Eid on the first day of Eid.
– During Eid al-Adha, men, women, and children dress in their finest attire, and those who can afford it sacrifice a halal animal, such as a sheep, cow, or camel. The meat is then distributed, with one-third kept for the family, one-third given to relatives and friends, and one-third donated to those in need.
– The sacrificed animal, known as Udiyyah, must meet specific requirements, including a certain age and high quality.
– Different cooking techniques and recipes are used to prepare the meat, varying from one country to another. For example, in the Arab world, mutton is often braised with garlic, cumin, and onion, while in Southeast Asia, biryanis are popular, and kebabs are prevalent in Turkey.
