Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid

Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid is one of the most popular Muslim festivals celebrated all over the world. It commemorates the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was even ready to sacrifice his firstborn on God’s command and later sacrificed a sheep as per God’s instructions.

Animals like goats, sheep, cows,s or camels are sacrificed on this day. It is a day of feasting and visiting with friends and family. The festival is celebrated after the Hajj pilgrimage.

Rituals of Bakrid

Bakrid is celebrated with a lot of ceremonies all over the country. It is especially observed in the city of Hyderabad. The rituals of the festival are as follows:

The day begins with people dressing up in new clothes and visiting the mosque. At the mosque, they perform dua or prayers for peace and prosperity of all.

Takbir is recited before and after the prayers.

Sacrifice is the most important aspect of Bakrid. Animals like goats, sheep, cows, and camels are sacrificed. The animals must meet certain standards of perfection and the sacrifice is carried out in accordance with the religious laws.

Wealthy families are expected to provide one animal for sacrifice while if the family is poor, seven or seventy families can contribute to sacrifice one animal. Two-thirds of the meat is distributed to the poor and one-third is retained by the family for consumption.

After the prayers, alms are given to the poor. People visit each other and exchange greetings of Id Mubarak. They visit the houses of friends and relatives to celebrate Eid.

Feasts are prepared throughout the day. Everybody is made a part of the festivities. Special delicacies are prepared to celebrate Bakrid. In addition, gifts are also exchanged.