Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)

The 'Feast of Sacrifice,' also known as Eid al-Adha, is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. Al Eid Al Kabeer, which translates to "Grand Eid," is another name for the holiday. Even while most nations observe roughly the same amount of public holidays for both Eids, it has a higher religious value because it lasts for four days against one day for Eid Al Fitr. Certainly it is one of the most famous festivals in Sudan.

This holiday is held all throughout the Muslim world to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to give up all for God. Eid al-Adha occurs on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Islamic calendar's twelfth and final month. Because the exact day is determined by lunar sightings, the date may differ from country to country.

The Pilgrimage to Mecca comes to an end with Eid al-Adha. The three-day Eid al-Adha festival honors Ibrahim's (Abraham's) desire to obey God by sacrificing his son. Muslims commemorate Ibrahim's obedience by sacrificing a cow or ram at the Eid Al Adha feast. A third of the dinner will be consumed by the family, a third will be shared with friends and relatives, and the remaining third will be donated to the poor and needy. Another important practice of Eid al Adha is to provide charity to the homeless or impoverished in the form of money, food, or clothing.

Dates: July