Eiduladha Celebration

Among several festivals celebrated by Muslims, Eiduladha is also one of the special festivals of Muslim. Eiduladha is also known as Bakr- Eid and festival of sacrifice. On this festival Muslims sacrifice their domestic animals like goat (Bakr- Eid), sheep, cow, camel etc. This sacrifice made by Muslims is a symbol of sacrifice made by prophet Abraham (Nabi Ibrahim A.S.)


Eiduladha celebrations start after the Hajj. The first day of Eiduladha is celebrated on the tenth day of Duhl -Hijja, that is the last month of the Islamic year. In some areas. Eiduladha is celebrated for several days by Muslims.

Muslims celebrate the festival of Eiduladha with lot of enthusiasm, enjoying each and every moment. On this day Muslims dress themselves in new clothes. Early in the morning prayers are recited by them to remember God and then the day beings with the breakfast of Sheer Korma.


Soon after the breakfast the animal is forfeited and then the meat of the slaughtered animal is distribute among the neighbors, friends, family and poor people. It is believed that the meat of the sacrificed animal must be distributed in three equal parts among neighbors and friends, family members and poor people.

Muslims greet each other with well wishes for the festival along with the meat of the slaughtered animal. Muslims spend time with their near and dear ones to spread love and happiness all around.