Bakrid 2018: All about date, significance, celebrations, and more
Bakra Eid, also traditionally called Eid-al-Adha, is one of the two Eid festivals, observed by followers of Islam, around the world. Eid-al-Adha literally translates to 'Feast of the sacrifice', and Muslims celebrate it by sacrificing a male goat every year, to commemorate the sacrificing that Prophet Ibrahim had gone through. The festival is just around the corner, and as usual, we're excited!
Eid-al-Adha will be celebrated on August 22, this year
Delhi's Jama Masjid has declared that this year, Eid-Al-Adha will be celebrated on August 22. It will be a public holiday, thus all central government administrative offices will remain closed.
What's the history and significance behind the day?
Legend has it that Allah had once asked Prophet Ibrahim to prove his fait, and the prophet, out of sheer selflessness, offered his 13-year-old son, Ismail for sacrifice. Moved by this, God intervened and ordered angel Jibra'il to place a goat for sacrifice, instead of Ibrahim's son. Since that day, Muslims, all over the world, have been celebrating Eid-Al-Adha by sacrificing goats.
How Muslims celebrate the holy festival
The festivities typically last for 3 days, and on the final day, followers sacrifice a goat to celebrate the supreme sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim. Muslims usually meet with friends and family, visit mosques, offer prayers, and arrange family feasts. Traditionally speaking, the sacrificed goat is divided into three portions- one for the needy and poor, other for friends and relatives, and last part for the family.
The feast served on Eid is one to die for
The mouth-watering food served on Eid-Al-Adha is an absolute treat. Families and friends gather together, and relish on delectable mutton dishes like Mutton Biryani, Mutton Korma, Mutton Keema, Bhuni Kaleji, and a lot more. There's a range of lipsmacking desserts as well, including the likes of Kheer, and Sheer Khurma. Happy Bakrid 2018!
