Eid ul Adha 2020: Facts and Importance | When Where Why and How it is celebrated?

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Eid ul Adha 2020 from Facts and Importance to When Where Why and How Mubarak Eid is Celebrated?

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Eid ul Adha 2020 | What is Eid ul Adha Mubarak?

Eid ul Adha is an Arabic word and refers to "Qurbani". That means "Eid of Sacrifice".

In the religion of Islam, there are two Eid festivals: Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha. Eid ul Adha is the second of the two Muslim festivals which is celebrated by people all over the world. This festival is especially a festival of greeting, meeting people and praying.

Eid ul Adha festival is celebrated about 70 days after the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In Arab countries it is known as "Eid ul Juha" and in the Indian sub-continent it is known as "Bakrid".

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People believe that Goat is sacrificed on this day and that is why it is called Bakrid. The sacrifice of a goat or any animal is considered as a symbol of sacrifice in Islam. Behind this, there is a story of "Sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim and his son Ishmael".

Eid ul Adha 2020 Date | Barka Eid (or Bakrid) 2020 Date in India

Eid ul Adha also known as Eid al-Adha, Id-ul-Zuha, Eid-ul-Juha, Id-ul-Azha, Eid-ul-Azha, Hari Raya Haji, Bakrid or Bakr-id; the 'Feast of Sacrifice' is the most significant festival of the Islamic calendar.

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In India, Eid ul Adha 2020 is expected to begin in the evening of 30th July, 2020 which is Thursday and ends in the evening of 31st July, 2020 which is Friday. This is the tentative date as the actual date depends on the sighting of the moon of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and last month of Islamic Calendar. Dhul Hijjah literally means "The Month of the Pilgrimage" is a very sacred month in the Islamic Calendar, one in which the Hajj takes place.

Where is Eid ul Adha Celebrated?

Eid ul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, is solemnized by Muslims everywhere throughout the world as a significant occasion for a period of three to fours days. 

Eid ul Adha is a national holiday in some countries, for instance, the Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, it is not a national holiday in nations like Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States. In any case, some Islamic associations might be shut or offer a reduced level of service.

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In some conventionally Muslim nations, families buy an animal such as a goat or a sheep, to sacrifice, however this is not common or lawful in many parts of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and many other nations. In these nations, there may be some local congestion around mosques to offer Eid prayer and groups of people may buy a whole carcass from a butcher or slaughterhouse and divide it among themselves or simply buy generous portions of meat for a shared feast on Eid ul Adha.

In the period around Eid ul Adha, several Muslims travel to Mecca and the encompassing region in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

Is Bakra Eid a National Holiday in India?

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Eid ul Adha is a gazetted holiday in India and is also referred to as the "Festival of Sacrifice". It is a public holiday, and therefore, national, state and local government offices, post offices, banks, schools and colleges are closed on Eid ul Adha. Islamic stores, businesses and other organizations may also be closed or have reduced working hours.

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Eid ul-Adha 2020 in India

People of different caste and religion reside in India. Throughout the year, we celebrate various festivals together with great joy and gaiety. Eid ul Adha is one of those festivals. This year, Eid ul Adha would commence in India on 30th July 2020 and continue until the evening of 31st July 2020.

It is one of two major festivals in Islam. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah. However, the celebrations of the Eid can last up to three to four days.

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In India, Eid ul Adha is considered as a gazetted holiday. The Muslim community solemnizes the feast through offering special Eid prayers. The community exchanges gifts and greetings. Other names of this festival include Id-ul-Adha, Id-ul-Zuha, the festival of sacrifice, and Bakr-Id. The festival is celebrated by wearing new dresses and by offering special Eid prayers. Goats are also sacrificed to Allah and the meat is shared among family, friends and relatives.

Since, Eid ul Adha is a gazetted holiday in India. All local, state and national government workplaces shall remain closed on the festival day. The commercial outlets owned by Muslims may also remain closed or have reduced business hours. However, the public transport is not disturbed.

Top 5 Destinations to Celebrate Eid ul Adha in India

Although the festival of Eid is celebrated with great pomp in the whole of India, but the following 5 destinations are the best places to celebrate Eid ul Adha with your family and friends:

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New Delhi: New Delhi is the capital of our beloved country, India. Cosmopolitan city of New Delhi celebrates both forms of Eid in a very grand manner. Thousands of Muslims gather at the Jama Masjid to offer Eid prayers to Allah. The festival meals are prepared by the restaurants in the city.

Srinagar: Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, has its own history as far as the festival of Eid ul Adha is concerned. The Muslims across the nation visit this destination to pray at the Aasar-e-Sharif Hazratbal. The festival cuisine are offered by restaurants and stalls. Visitors can shop at Goni Market, Lal Chawk and Regal Chowk.

Lucknow: Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for many things. Lovingly called as the 'City of Nawabs' or the 'City of Tehzeeb' has always been a city filled with varied cultures. Muslims visit Lucknow to offer Eid prayers to Allah at Aishbagh Eidgah, which is the largest common praying place in the city.

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Kolkata: Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, celebrates the festival of Eid ul Adha grandly. The destination attracts thousands of Muslim on the festival day.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, is also called the 'City of Nizams'. Many Muslims across the country visit Charminar to pray on the festival day. Like other cities, the festival meals are being served by stalls and hotels. The famous spots for celebrations include Madannapet and Masab Tank.

Eid ul-Adha Story | What is the Purpose of Eid ul Adha? | Why do we Celebrate Eid ul Adha? | What is the Reason Behind Celebrating Bakra Eid?

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The origin of Eid ul Adha begins with the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ishmael. One day, Allah decided to test prophet Ibrahim. One night when the prophet was sleeping, he saw a dream. In his fantasy, the prophet saw himself killing his son as a sacrifice to Allah. The prophet woke up, and ignored it as it was just a dream. But the next night, he saw the same dream again. This time he realized that this was not just a dream, and that Allah was asking him to sacrifice his own son. The prophet went to his son, and utter him about the dream. Ishmael, the son of prophet Ibrahim realized that it was an order from Allah and therefore he told his father, "Do what Allah has asked you to". The next day, the prophet took a rope and a knife, and set out for mount Arafat, along with his son. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, Ishmael asked his father to tie his hand and legs, so that he may not struggle during the sacrifice. The prophet obliged, and tied his hands and legs. Then he blindfolded himself, so that, he won't have to watch his son suffering. The prophet raised his knife, but then suddenly, he heard the voice from the sky. He took off his blindfold, and saw a sheep being sent from heaven. Allah had sent the sheep to be sacrificed instead of Ishmael. The prophet was really happy, because his son was going to be alive. The prophet and his son had just passed a difficult test from Allah. Prophet Ibrahim slaughtered the sheep, and they had a big celebration. Muslims around the world celebrate this day as Eid ul Adha and sacrifice an animal that is close to them to pay respect to prophet Ibrahim, who was considered to be a devotee of Allah.

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What is the Purpose of Qurbani? | Why do we Sacrifice Animals on Eid ul Adha?

The purpose of Qurbani or sacrifice in Eid ul Adha is not about shedding of blood just to satisfy the Allah. It is about sacrificing something you love the most to show your devotion to Allah. It is also obligatory to share the meat of the sacrificed animal in three equivalent parts - for yourself, for your loved ones, and for poor people.

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The celebration has a clear messsage of devotion, kindness and equality. It is said that the meat will not reach to Allah, nor will the blood, but what reaches him is the devotion from you.

Eid ul-Adha Facts

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Eid ul Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is a three to four days festival where Muslims come together to celebrate their faith on Allah. I hope that the following facts about Eid ul Adha will be helpful for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Muslims might be able check the facts and non-Muslims will learn something new:

• Eid ul Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and last month in the Islamic calendar.
• Eid ul Adha takes place at the end of Hajj (the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia), one of the five pillars of Islam. Every year, approximately 3 million Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.
• Eid ul Adha is the latter of two Eid celebrations, the first being Eid ul Fitr, which comes after Ramadan.
• Eid ul Adha is celebrated to honour and commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael as per Allah's order. Allah provided Ibrahim with a sheep to sacrifice at the last moment instead.
• Eid prayers take place in a common gathering in open land and that place is called Eidgah. If Eidgah is not available, Muslims can pray at the mosque too.

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• After the prayer, everyone embraces one another whether they know them in person or not.
• During Eid ul Adha, men, women and children dress in their finest attire, and those who can afford to sacrifice an entire halal animal, donate the meat to neighbours and to those who are less fortunate. 
• The meat is divided into three parts -- the family keeps one third; another one third is given to relatives, friends and neighbours; and the last part is given to those in need. The idea is that no impoverished person is left without meat on the day of Eid ul Adha. 
• The sacrificed animal has to meet a certain set of rules, which include being of a certain age and of the best quality available.

Importance of Eid ul Adha | Why is Eid ul Adha Important?

Eid ul Adha is the festival of sacrifice, and it is important for two reasons:

First, during Eid ul Adha we remember the spirit of Prophet Ibrahim and how he was willing to sacrifice his own son whom he loved the most, because it was Allah's order which he had to obey no matter what!

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Second, Eid ul Adha marks the end of the period of Hajj (the 5th pillar of Islam). Every year, around 3 million people visit Mecca for pilgrimage. To be close to the Kabah means to be close to the Almighty Allah. It is an entirely out of the world experience.

How is Eid ul Adha Celebrated? | What Happens at Eid ul Adha?

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The celebration of Eid ul Adha begins with a special prayer of Eid called Salat al-Eid, followed by a sermon called a khutbah. Generally, this is followed by the sacrifice. As Eid ul Adha commemorates the sacrifice made by the prophet Ibrahim, Muslims typically celebrate the festival by carrying out a Qurbani, meaning "sacrifice" in Arabic. On this day, Muslims traditionally honour Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah by sacrificing a sheep, goat, cow or camel in their homes or other designated sacrifice spots. The rest of the day is devoted to visiting the houses of relatives and friends. Muslims conventionally dress up fine clothes in celebration of Eid ul Adha, in addition to exchanging gifts.

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The animal sacrificed on Eid ul Adha is divided into three parts. Traditionally, a Muslim would keep one third of the meat for their family, give another one third to their neighbours and the final one third of the meat must go to poor or vulnerable people. Sharing a meal with family and friends plays an important role on Eid ul Adha. The dishes that are eaten vary according to culture, but meat based meals of kebabs, biryani and curries are very common.