BAKRA EID (BAKRI EID) Information

BAKRA EID (BAKRI EID) Information

About

BAKRA EID, also  known as Eid Al Adha. There are two different Eid celebrations, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. The first Eid was celebrated two months ago in June and saw Muslims fast for one month before a three-day festival. Eid Al Adha is the second and “greater” Eid celebrated annually, commemorated with feasts and sacrifice. 

Eid Al Adha

As per the Islamic calendar, this festival is celebrated with much majesty and excitement on the 10th or 12th month of Dhul Hijjah. The festival honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son upon the command of God. The Islamic calendar is also known as Hijri calendar.

History

There is history behind bakara Eid which is as follows,

It is believed that God challenged Prophet Ibrahim, a friend of the God and father of Prophets. He challenged the Prophet to prove his faith in God and asked him to sacrifice something dearest to him. Prophet Ibrahim decided to give away his son Ismail as a gratitude to God on his command. 

Bakra Eid

His love towards his son was as strong as his faith in Allah. Though his heart went numb, he put his son on the altar at the mount of Mina near Mecca. It was impossible to see his son dying in front of his eyes. He could not imagine slaying his own child but he could not deny the order of higher power.

However, looking at this gesture, God intervened by sending his angel Jibra'il (Gabriel), who then put a sheep in his son's place. From that day onwards, people commemorate this festival by sacrificing an animal, which is then divided into three parts. These three parts are then distributed - one part is given to the relatives, friends and neighbours; second part to the poor and needy; and the third kept with themselves.

Celebration

Eid Ul Adha is celebrated not only in India but throughout the world. Celebration varies from the country to country.The festival Bakra Eid or Bakri Eid is one of the most important Muslim festivals. It has great religious significance and is an occasion of sacrifice. It is also known as Id-Ul-Zuha or Id-Ul-Zuha which means - feast of Sacrifice.

Eid ul Adha

Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid is generally celebrated for three days.Thousands of Muslims from all across the country gathered at their neighbourhood mosques to offer morning prayers on the occasion.

On this occasion Muslims dress up in new clothes, greet each other by saying "Eid Mubarak", exchange gifts with friends and family and feast together. People also do charity and help the poor and needy. Some of the delicious dishes made on this festival are mutton biryani, mutton keema, mutton korma, bhuni kaleji, and desserts including kheer and sheer khurma.