Egypt's National Astronomy and Geophysics Institute announced that Eid El Adha will start on July 20, while Arafat Day "Waa'fet Arafat" will take place on July 19 based on the latest announced astronomical calculations results.
The institute added that Zulhijjah will start on July 11 as the Crescent moon of Zulhjjah won't be seen at the dawn of the 29th day of Zulqeeda month, July 9.
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.
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