Eid-ul-Adha, a major holiday in the Islamic calendar, is widely known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
It primarily honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice one of his sons as an act of obedience to God.
Observed on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, the celebrations last up to three days in many countries and coincide with the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
During this sacred time, Muslims worldwide gather to perform special prayers in large open spaces or mosques.
These prayers are followed by a ritual animal sacrifice, usually involving a goat, sheep, cow, or camel.
The resulting meat is meticulously divided into three equal parts to share with family, relatives and friends, and the poor or needy.
Ultimately, the holiday emphasizes key values like faith, obedience, charity, and community solidarity.
