Eid ul Adha (Blog#3)

 Eid ul Adha is a public holiday in Muslim countries. It happens annually on 10^th of the last month of the year in the Hijah calendar. We start the day by taking shower and wearing new –if possible or the best- clothes. Then, each neighborhood gets together to pray Eid-Prayer at sunrise. Then, each one exchanges greeting with the other by saying "Eid Mubarak"   .

After that, each family returns to their home to sacrifice a sheep (or sheep) at home or at slaughterhouse. Each father sacrifices at least one sheep for himself and his family, if they can afford it.

Example of a sheep

Slaughterhouse

 The meat of a sheep is divided by thirds. One third is distributed among poor people. Another one is a gift that is distributed among neighbors, friends and family members. The last third is for the family themselves.Usually, the breakfast on the day contains meat as well as lunch and dinner. the meat often is cooked with rice for lunch or dinner  

At Eid and the three following days, we eat the meat and thank Allah for all the blessings we have received.