How long does eid ul adha last

Depending on the country, the celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha can last anywhere between two and four days. The act of Qurbani sacrifice is carried out following the Eid Salaah Eid Prayers , which are performed in congregation at the nearest Mosque on the morning of Eid. This is also known as Udhiya.

The days of animal sacrifice total three days, from the 10th to the 12th of Dhu-al-Hijjah. The sacrificial animal must be a sheep, lamb, goat, cow, bull or a camel; the sheep, lamb or goat consist of one Qurbani share, whereas a bull, cow or camel consist of seven shares per animal.

Like Eid al-Fitr , the date of Eid al-Adha depends on the Islamic lunar calendar and the sighting of the crescent moon. The animal that is sacrificed — which tends to be either a sheep, a goat, a cow or a camel — is separated into three parts. Traditionally, a Muslim would give one part of the animal to the poor or vulnerable, while the other two are parts are for family and neighbours.

During the morning of Eid al-Adha, a special prayer called Salat al-Eid is recited in honour of the festival, ahead of the Dhuhr prayer at noon. Muslims traditionally dress in their finest clothes across Eid, share gifts, and enjoy meals with their loved ones. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram. It lasts for several days, based on where you live. Keep reading to learn more about this special festival.

Allah is said to have replaced Ibrahim's son with a ram, just like these. Eid al-Adha is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. It celebrates a story about a prophet called Ibrahim Abraham. Allah God told Ibrahim he had to sacrifice his son Ishamel to prove his faith. The devil tried to convince him to disobey, but he refused.

He threw pebbles at the devil to make him leave. Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son. He found that Allah had replaced Ishamel with a ram. Ibrahim had proved his devotion to Allah, so his son was spared. Thanks to the phases of the moon, the date for Eid al-Adha moves around. The Muslim calendar is a lunar calendar — it follows the moon. That's the one you use at school that has days.