Tomorrow begins a three day holiday for one of my Muslim students. He shared with me a little bit about what the holiday means for him.
Here is what wikipedia has to say:
| Id ul-Adha (‘Īdu l-’Aḍḥā) | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īdu l-’Aḍḥā |
| Also called | Festival of Sacrifice, Sacrifice Feast |
| Type | Islamic |
| Significance | Commemoration of Ibrahim's (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his eldest son Ishmaelin obedience to a command from Allah - and Ishmael's acceptance of this command. Marks the end of the Pilgrimage to sundown, and ask God for forgiveness. |
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