Kurban Bayram (09/07)

The Feast of Sacrifice of Eid al-Adha (or Eid al-Adha) is part of the Muslim rite of pilgrimage to Mecca. The holiday is celebrated in the Mina Valley near Mecca on the 10th day of the 12th month of the Muslim lunar calendar of Dhul-Hijjah and lasts 2-3 days. Since the date of the holiday depends on the lunar calendar, the days of celebration may differ in different countries.

Of course, not all Muslims can perform the Hajj to Mecca, participate in the main Muslim holiday and personally make a sacrifice in a sacred place, so the canons of Islam instruct Muslims to perform the culminating part of the ritual not only in Mecca, but wherever Muslims may find themselves.

The mythology of this holiday dates back to the famous biblical story about the attempt by Patriarch Abraham (in Arabic — Ibrahim) to sacrifice his son Isaac to God. However, in place of the biblical Isaac, Muslim tradition puts Ismail, considering him the eldest son, and Isaac, according to Muslim ideas, is Abraham’s second son. For this devotion and virtue, the Almighty rewarded Ibrahim by replacing the sacrifice of Ismail with a lamb.

Celebrating the day of sacrifice, even if it does not happen in Mecca, begins early in the morning. As soon as possible, Muslims go to the mosque for morning prayer, but first it is necessary to perform a complete ablution, put on new and tidy clothes, and, if possible, anoint themselves with incense. Eating is not recommended before prayer. At the end of the morning prayer (prayer), believers return home, and then, if desired, gather in groups on the street or in courtyards, where they sing praises to Allah (takbir) in chorus. Then they go again to the mosque or to a specially designated area, where the mullah or imam-khatib gives a sermon.

At the end of the sermon, Muslims usually go to the cemetery to pray for the dead. Returning from the cemetery, they begin the sacrificial rite as a sign of their readiness to serve God. To make a sacrifice, Muslims specifically fatten the chosen animal.

A Muslim, having committed a slaughter, should not skimp on food; it is necessary to feed the poor and hungry. Ritual treat — thin, sadaka — is also arranged to avoid all kinds of misfortunes and illnesses.

They try to give gifts to loved ones, friends and relatives during the holiday. In the days following the holiday, visits are usually made to family and close friends, since visiting on the days of the holiday of sacrifice is considered blessed and desirable.



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