Egypt’s National Astronomy and Geophysics Institute announced on Thursday that the first day of Eid Al-Adha will fall on August 11. Mohamed Gharib, a professor of solar research, explained that according to astronomical calculations prepared by the Research Laboratory at the National Institute.
He added that Eid Al-Adha will extend for 4 days starting Friday 11th of August and ending on Wednesday 14th.
Facts about Eid Al-Adha…
Eid al-Adha، which is an Islamic festival، is known in non-Arab media as (Festival of Sacrifice).
It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to sacrifice his first-born son, prophet Ismail, as an act of submission to God’s command.
It came to him as a vision while he was sleeping. And when he was just about to complete the action، Allah revealed that the sacrifice has already been given. The act showed that love for Almighty was above everything for Ibrahim and he can sacrifice his life and his loved ones، if God orders the same.
In honor to this un-finished sacrifice، which was stopped also by God's command، Muslims around the world celebrate this event every year " Zu El-Hega" Hijri month، by sacrificing an animal ( goat، sheep، cow، camel… etc.).
Families who cannot afford to do a sacrifice an animal for Eid have the option to donate some money as an act of charity.
Eid al-Adha also signifies the end of Hajj، which is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and is celebrated by Muslims across the globe.
Eid prayer
The rituals of celebrating Eid al-Adha starts with Eid prayer in the early morning: The prayer that is attended by millions of celebrators.
Egyptian families enjoy attending Eid –Al-adha prayer together in big mosques. It is a good means to meet other families and friends in the neighborhood and demonstrate unity and love.
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