Eid-ul-Zuha, This Muslim festival of sacrifice, Id-ul-Zuha (Arabic) or Bakrid in India is celebrated all over the country. On this day Muslims sacrifice a goat or Bakr (Urdu) to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, who willingly agreed to kill his son at the behest of God. This festival coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca. Prayers are offered in the mosques and the sacrificial meat is then distributed after the Id prayers. Special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion.
Also called Bakrid, Id-ul-Zuha, is a festival of great rejoicl Muslims offer special prayers and exchange of greetings an gifts. Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), the festival of sacrifice, is celebrate with traditional fervour and gaiety in India. On this day, speci, 'Dua' is sought by Muslims for peace and prosperity .
Legends
It is a commemoration of Hazrat Ibrahim's great test c obedience to Allah, who ordered him to sacrifice the perso dearest to him. Ibrahim decided to sacrifice his son Ismail, , Mina, near Mecca. As the great religious leader was on the poir of applying the sword to the throat of his dear son, it was reveale to him that the exercise was merely a test of his faith in Allah, an that he could sacrifice a ram instead. Rituals
On Bakrid, the Muslims go to the mosques in the morning t offer prayers to Allah, and then sacrifice the animal at homt Bakr means 'sheep', and on Bakrid, the affluent sacrifice on animal for each member of the family, and distribute two-third of the meat among the poor. A full-grown camel, goat or sheeI free from any disease, is sacrificed. Bakrid is also a day fc feasting and visiting friends to wish Id Mubarak .