Kurbani (Eid ul Adha) In Plain English
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Kurbani Means "The Ultimate Sacrifice" and The Core Ritual of Eid ul Adha to Muslims
This lens will focus on a simple guide through what kurbani eid/ eid ul adha means. This lens will be helpful to everyone who has little to no knowledge on this ritual.
Hundreds of years ago Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic) was in the ultimate test to sacrifice his only son "Ismael" -it was a tough decision to make, as Abraham had only one son. Abraham was 86 when Ismael was born (yeah because that time human lived hundreds of years and were much taller than human in today's world)
Satan tried to trick Abraham in slaughter smael's life "...if he (God) likes you, he will save Ismael's life." Abraham went to sacrifice Ismael; Ismael accepted his fathers decision. When Abraham put the knife on Ismael's throat and cut him, Ismael was replace with a Lama/goat like animal, and the Lama was slaughtered instead of Ismael.
Thus the "Ultimate Sacrifice" has been made and after that for thousands of years, until now Muslims are slathering animal annually on the Eid ul adha.
Eid ul adha is the ritual to memorate the example of Abraham.
Hundreds of years ago Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic) was in the ultimate test to sacrifice his only son "Ismael" -it was a tough decision to make, as Abraham had only one son. Abraham was 86 when Ismael was born (yeah because that time human lived hundreds of years and were much taller than human in today's world)
Satan tried to trick Abraham in slaughter smael's life "...if he (God) likes you, he will save Ismael's life." Abraham went to sacrifice Ismael; Ismael accepted his fathers decision. When Abraham put the knife on Ismael's throat and cut him, Ismael was replace with a Lama/goat like animal, and the Lama was slaughtered instead of Ismael.
Thus the "Ultimate Sacrifice" has been made and after that for thousands of years, until now Muslims are slathering animal annually on the Eid ul adha.
Eid ul adha is the ritual to memorate the example of Abraham.
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When Is Eid ul Adha?
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"Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the 12th and the last Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha celebrations start after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat.
The date is approximately 70 days (2 Months & 10 days) after the end of the month of Ramadan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr. Ritual observance of the holiday lasts until sunset of the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah." ~wikipedia
According to whenis.com, here is a list of dates of the next eid ul adha dates. Eid ul adha 2010 is on 17th of November and in 2011 it's on 7th of November. ~as you can see, lunar calendar goes backwords by 10 days every year.
The date is approximately 70 days (2 Months & 10 days) after the end of the month of Ramadan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr. Ritual observance of the holiday lasts until sunset of the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah." ~wikipedia
According to whenis.com, here is a list of dates of the next eid ul adha dates. Eid ul adha 2010 is on 17th of November and in 2011 it's on 7th of November. ~as you can see, lunar calendar goes backwords by 10 days every year.
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Requirements of the Animal to be Slaughtered
yes, there are rules
- The animal should be a domestic animal. Not wild animals such as deer, tiger or elephant
- The domestic animal should be HALAL -not a cat, dog, horse or pig.
- The animal should be a Four Legged beast. -not a chicken nor a bird.
- The beast must be healthy and with no dis-abilities.
- The money you use to purchase or raise the beast should be halal.
- You must have the commitment to satisfied the almighty.
In Present Culture
Kurbani (eid ul adha) is celebrated annually just the way eid ul fitr, but this time there is the ritual of sacrificing. Muslims all over the world take part in eid ul adha, only a few people don't go with the slaughter thing (for belief or for unable to spend)
One family/individual can slaughter as many animals as they can afford. It can also be shared with a number of families with up to 7 shares. In my zone, bulls are common and also the goats. People like to cut and process the meat by hand or a butcher is called -on the street/neighborhood.
The meat should be divided into 3 parts, one for the poor, one for the relatives and the rest is to keep for you. The skin of the animal is usually donated to the poor or non profit organizations (such as mosques).
The sacrifice can be made one day before/ same day/ or the next day of eid ul adha. Kurbani eid is more than a ritual, now it's been the center of culture of different countries. In India eid ul adha is called "Bakra Eid" -Goat eid (because a goat has been slaughtered) which is in terms doesn't go with the actual definition of eid ul adha.
Today's culture (just mentioning about my zone) eid ul adha and sacrificing is a "Social Status" like thing. People purchase large cows that has a bigger price tag and the highest is is the better. So they can brag about them to their friends, colleagues and neighbors. A high range cow costs BDT 100,000-500,000 (USD 1500-7,000) while the low and mid range costs BDT 10,000-50,000 (USD 150-700)
People always forget in the sake of competition that this is all about the sacrifice and to get the mercy of God. In kurbani, God gives away as much blessings as the number of hair of the animal. And it's given even before the blood(slaughtered animal's) hits the floor.
In middle east and arab countries "Camels" are slaughtered.
One family/individual can slaughter as many animals as they can afford. It can also be shared with a number of families with up to 7 shares. In my zone, bulls are common and also the goats. People like to cut and process the meat by hand or a butcher is called -on the street/neighborhood.
The meat should be divided into 3 parts, one for the poor, one for the relatives and the rest is to keep for you. The skin of the animal is usually donated to the poor or non profit organizations (such as mosques).
The sacrifice can be made one day before/ same day/ or the next day of eid ul adha. Kurbani eid is more than a ritual, now it's been the center of culture of different countries. In India eid ul adha is called "Bakra Eid" -Goat eid (because a goat has been slaughtered) which is in terms doesn't go with the actual definition of eid ul adha.
Today's culture (just mentioning about my zone) eid ul adha and sacrificing is a "Social Status" like thing. People purchase large cows that has a bigger price tag and the highest is is the better. So they can brag about them to their friends, colleagues and neighbors. A high range cow costs BDT 100,000-500,000 (USD 1500-7,000) while the low and mid range costs BDT 10,000-50,000 (USD 150-700)
People always forget in the sake of competition that this is all about the sacrifice and to get the mercy of God. In kurbani, God gives away as much blessings as the number of hair of the animal. And it's given even before the blood(slaughtered animal's) hits the floor.
In middle east and arab countries "Camels" are slaughtered.
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