Celebrate Eid al-Adha
To all the members of our community who celebrate in the Muslim tradition - Eid Mubarak! June 16 is Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, an Islamic holiday that honors the commitment of Ibrahim to God when he was asked to sacrifice his son, Ishamel. Before he could do so, though, God provided a lamb for Ibrahim to sacrifice instead.
Muslims commemorate Ibrahim’s devotion and God’s intervention through food, prayers, and gathering with family and friends. An animal, usually a sheep, is sacrificed ritually and divided into three parts: one share is given to the underprivileged, another is kept for home, and the third is given to relatives. Not all Muslims who participate in this holiday sacrifice an animal themselves, preferring to buy meat from shops to donate or by donating money to charities that give special meat to others. The purpose of this tradition is to ensure that everyone is able to celebrate equally. Eid al-Adha teaches that acts of giving should be done not for just one day, but should be a lifelong commitment.
Celebrate Eid al-Adha locally or try making a traditional food:
