festival of sacrifice. who celebrates eid al-adha? muslims (pronounced mŌŌs–lim) 1 st...
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Festival of Sacrifice
Who Celebrates Eid Al-Adha? Muslims
(pronounced MŌŌS–lim) 1st syllable rhymes with puss like “Puss in Boots”
Religion: Islam (pronounced is-LAM) “Kiss LAMB” minus the K ☺
Muslims come from every country and culture
Islamic Holiday of Eid Al-Adha One of two Islamic Holidays
3 day holiday
Qur’an (Koor·AHN) holy book, told Muslims to celebrate
When is Eid Al Adha? Starts on the 10th day of
Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the lunar Islamic calendar
Gregorian calendar follows a solar schedule (so Eid is about 10 days earlier each year)
Prophet Ibrahim lived over 4,000 years ago in what is known as the Beccah valley in present day Saudi Arabia.
Muslims believe the Prophet Ibrahim was told by Allah (God) in a series of dreams to sacrifice his only beloved son, Isma’il.
He was a man of great faith At the last moment, Allah replaced his son
with a ram.
Many Muslims celebrate Eid by: Attending Eid Prayers
Sacrificing an animal; giving a portion of its meat in charity or giving money to the poor
Giving gifts or money to children
Gathering with family
Ways to Celebrate Attending special events or parties
Wearing new clothes
Women sometimes dye their hands with henna
Quick Quiz!
Which religion celebrates Eid?
Why do you think the lamb is symbolic of Eid Al-Adha?
Does the sun or the moon determine when Eid is celebrated?
BONUS: On which continent is Saudi Arabia?
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