Eid-Al-Adha: Bakrid 2023 Date, Time, History And Significance

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Eid-al-Adha is also known as Eid-ul-Zuha or Bakrid, which means the Eid of sacrifice and it is celebrated by the Muslim community on the 10th day of the Muslim month of Dhu-al-Hijjah, according to the Islamic month calendar.

It is a festival of sacrifice and celebrates the completion of the yearly Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The day is a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim's obedience in offering his son Ishmael as a sacrifice at Allah's behest, mentions Holy Quran.

Eid Al-Adha 2023: Bakrid Date

The festival of sacrifice, Eid-Al-Adha will be celebrated from the evening of Wednesday, 28 June 2023 till the evening of Thursday, 29 June 2023.

Eid Al-Adha 2023: History And Significance

According to the Holy Quran, Prophet Ibrahim had a dream, in which God (Allah) had asked him to prove his devotion and love for Allah by sacrificing a thing dearest to him. Obeying his command, Prophet Ibrahim decided to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah.

Due to this, Allah was moved by the Prophet's willingness to demonstrate his devotion to Him, so He sent the angel Jibra'il or Gabriel to substitute a goat for Ibrahim's son. From that day onwards, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by offering sacrifices of male goats, which are usually divided into three portions and there is a reason for it.

One piece is offered to the needy and impoverished, another portion is offered to friends and family, and the third share is set aside for family members. This event symbolizes the willingness to surrender to Allah's will, devotion, and submission.

Bakrid 2023: Celebrations

Muslims assemble in mosques or in public areas/outdoor prayer locations for Eid prayers early in the morning to start the day. This happens in the presence of an Imam who leads it and the sermons are read which focus on the virtues of self-sacrifice, unity and compassion. They also sacrifice a sheep or a goat to mark this day and it is observed across the globe. The main purpose of this day is to celebrate generosity and engage in charitable works, especially those that benefit the less fortunate. People mostly wear traditional outfits, and share greetings of 'Eid Mubarak'.