Eid ul-Adha is very important Muslim holiday is celebrated at the end of Hajj, which is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The 'Festival of Sacrifice' is followed by a 'Feast of Sacrifice', which pays homage to the Prophet Abraham's unselfish act of sacrificing his son, Ishmael, to God. In turn, God spared the boy's life and instead substituted a sheep.
Now in remembrance, people sacrifice a lamb, goat, or other animal, and give the meat to family, friends, relatives, and most importantly, the poor. Eid al-adha is a four-day holiday and celebration. It commences on the 10th day of Thul Hijjah and is celebrated in a manner similar to Eid-Ul-Fitr. It starts with a special holiday appeal, performed in congregation in the Masjid (Mosque) or other suitable place. It is a time of celebration, of visiting family and friends and of thanking ALLAH, for all the blessings bestowed upon us.
Eid al-Adha 2014
This year Eid- Ul- Adha Eid al-Adha begins at sunset on Saturday, 4 October 2014 and ends at sunset on Sunday, 5 October 2014. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated every year on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja on the lunar Islamic calendar, or by western reckoning this year on 5 October 2014. To celebrate Eid- Ul -Adha in a creative way, kids can make handmade Eid- Ul -Adha greetings and present them to all their near and dear ones. For those who have no time to visit markets to buy Eid- Ul -Adha greetings and have no free time to make handmade Eid- Ul -Adha greetings, for them online Eid- Ul -Adha greetings would be the best option.