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The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha is  to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah SWT and his readiness  to sacrifice his son, Ismail. At the very point of sacrifice, Allah SWT  replaced Ismail with a ram, which was to be slaughtered in place of his  son. This command from Allah SWT was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s  willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command, without question.  Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha means the festival of sacrifice.

Depending on the country, the celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha can last anywhere between two and four days. The act of Qurbani (sacrifice)  is carried out following the Eid Salaah (Eid Prayers), which are  performed in congregation at the nearest Mosque on the morning of Eid.

The act of Qurbani consists  of slaughtering an animal as a sacrifice to mark this occasion in  remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice for Allah SWT. This is also  known as Udhiya. The days of animal sacrifice total three days, from the  10th to the 12th of Dhu-al-Hijjah.

The sacrificial animal must  be a sheep, lamb, goat, cow, bull or a camel; the sheep, lamb or goat  consist of one Qurbani share, whereas a bull, cow or camel consist of  seven shares per animal. The animal must be in good health and over a  certain age in order to be slaughtered, in a “halal” friendly, Islamic  way.

The Qurbani meat can then  divided into three equal portions per share; one-third is for you and  your family, one-third is for friends, and the final third is to be  donated to those in need.

Traditionally, the day is spent  celebrating with family, friends and loved ones, often wearing new or  best attire and the giving of gifts.

Donate your Qurbani with Muslim Aid this year and ensure your contribution goes to those who are most in need.

From all at Muslim Aid, a blessed Eid Mubarak to you all..