eid el kabir

Eid al‑Kabir, also known as Eid al‑Adha or the “Festival of the Greater Sacrifice,” is an important Islamic holiday commemorating the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. It occurs on the 10th day of Dhu l‑Hijja, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and lasts for up to four days. Muslims worldwide perform special prayers, give charity (zakat al‑fidya), and sacrifice an animal—typically a sheep, goat, cow, or camel—sharing the meat with family, friends, and the needy. The festival coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Views Nigeria