Eid al-Adha 2023: Date, History, Importance, and Significance

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2023 Date in India: The Bakrid celebrations can be traced back most significantly to Ibrahim’s legend.

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Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2023 Date India: After Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha is the second holiest day in the Islamic calendar. Also known as ‘The Festival of Sacrifice” and Bakrid, this occasion is considered very auspicious by Muslims around the world. The day is marked for Ibrahim, who was so devoted to Allah, he agreed to sacrifice his son. It is also marked for Ishamael’s survival. In 2023, the event will be observed on the evenings of June 29 and 30, according to the Islamic lunar calendar.

Families get together to sacrifice an animal to Allah. The meat of this is used to prepare a feast. The feast is then shared between family and friends, and also distributed to the poor. On Eid al-Adha, no one is supposed to go hungry; hence, sharing the meat with the needy as well. People wear their best clothes and also eat the best food.

History

The Bakrid celebrations can be traced back most significantly to Ibrahim’s legend. Ibrahim, a staunch devotee to Allah had recurrent dreams of sacrificing his son, Ishmael, to Allah. Ishmael, also a staunch devotee like his father, upon hearing this agreed to be sacrificed. Both father and son were prepared to lose their most valuable possessions as a token of their love and respect to Allah. However, before the sacrifice could take place, Allah sent his angel, Jibreel, to the duo, miraculously exchanging Ishmael for a lamb instead. It is said that Allah did this because he was happy with the pair’s devotion to him.

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As such, the festival is often referred to as Eid Qurban (literally translating to “The Festival of Sacrifice”) or Qurban Bayarami.

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Significance

Essentially, Eid al-Adha is observed as an event where people give back to the community as a sign of devotion to Allah. The animal is sacrificed in the name of Allah, and its meat is shared among all sections of the community. This sacrifice of the animal and food for others is taken upon by the people to share Ibrahim’s and Ishmael’s suffering and devotion. Other customs for Bakrid include observing prayers and sermons, as well. Sharing one’s resources with the rest of the community, needy or not, is the paramount foundation of this holy day.

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