Hyderabad, November 07: Eid-al-Adha is one of the important festivals of the Muslims. It means, the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’, remembering Ibrahim’s spirit of sacrifice, conforming to the command of Allah. It is celebrated on the 10th day of the 12th month, Dhu a-Hijjah. It occurs after the Hajj pilgrimage, which, is the fifth pillar of Islam, undertaken by the Muslims,
Eid-ul-Adha Celebrating on monday with religious feelings and fun across Hyderabad, The sheep and buffalo market across the city witnessed a huge rush on the eve of Eid-ul-Zuha, despite the rise in prices. Muslims thronged the places in huge number.
The history of Eid-al-Adha/Bakrid dates back to the times of Ibrahim. Ibrahim was commanded by God, through recurring dreams, to sacrifice his only son, begotten after rigorous worship.
Ismail, son of Ibrahim was just, 13 years old when, Ibrahim revealed to him about God’s command. To his surprise, the boy readily agreed to be sacrificed. Just when, Ibrahim was about to sacrifice the boy, Allah voiced that he need not have to carry out His order, as he had passed the test of devotion. He was further instructed to sacrifice a lamb instead of his only son.
Thousands of men and children clad in new attire and wearing skull caps offered Namaz-e-Eid in Eidgahs or open grounds and hundreds of mosques.
The biggest people attending worship here was held at the historic Mir Alam Eidgah.