The Festival of Sacrifice BAQRI-EID:
On the 8th-9th of December the Indian Muslims are observing one of the most celebrated festivals,Baqri-Ed.It is celebrated on the tenth day of the month Dhu'l Hijja according to the Islamic calender. The festival is all about sacrifice.On this day, Muslims of all over India sacrifice 'Bakra' (goat), is observed to commemorate the great sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim who was so devoted, faithful and obedient to God's will that he unhesitatingly agreed to sacrifice his only son Ismail at His behest.It is said that Allah wanted to test the devotion of Abraham.So he asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Ismail on the altar at the mount of Mina near Mecca.Abraham confined within the paternal feelings yet determined for his devotion towards Allah,blindfolded himself before performing the sacrifice.When he opened his eyes he found his son alive and smiling to his great joy.Instead a slaughtered goat was seen on the altar.The festival is to celebrate the strong faith of those devoted to Islam. It coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca and people offer prayers in mosques. The sacrificial meat is distributed after the Eid prayers to the family and friends. Special delicacies and sweets are prepared on the occasion.Thus the message that this festival conveys is simple and of great moral divine value."God accepts only that person who has no bonds with the worldly things,affairs and relationships (ie)He who completely surrenders will reach the stage of bliss(eternal joy)"
If your greetings are still pending for your friends and relatives,click on any of these and you can send them in a jiffy:
EID E-CARDS
No comments:
Post a Comment