06/15/2024
Eid ul-Adha Mubarak from NAMAS Troop 400, Doha, Qatar, Trans-Atlantic Council.
Eid ul-Adha begins 6/15 at sunset this evening and will be celebrated on 6/16.
Eid ul-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is an important Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael), not Ishaq (Isaac) as the Bible says, as an act of obedience to God. However, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. This festival marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Eid ul-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Celebrations typically include special prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of an animal such as a sheep, goat, or cow. The meat from the sacrifice is distributed among family, friends, and the needy. It is a time for charity, community gatherings, and reflection on faith and sacrifice.
Eid ul-Adha Mubarak from NAMAS Troop 400, Doha, Qatar, Trans-Atlantic Council.