I noticed there was one in october, then another one in late december. A friend called the december Eid the "big Eid". Then he said something about a goat (his english is not very good yet). Can anyone explain this please?
2007-01-31 11:03:07 · 9 answers · asked by CJ 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Eid ul Fitr is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. The first Eid was celebrated in 624 CE by the Prophet Muhammad with his companions and relatives after the victory of the Battle of Badr. Fitr means "to break the fast" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period and of all sinful habits. The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr lasts three days, although the main festivities occur on the first day. Muslims celebrate Eid ul Fitr on the first day of Shawwal -- the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, following the month of Ramadan. Following a Lunar calendar, Muslims mark the beginning of the month with the sighting of the new crescent. Eid, which means "festivity" in Arabic, is celebrated after the sighting of the new crescent on the previous evening.
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Eid el-Kbir, also known as Eid ul-Adha is one of the most important Islamic holidays of the year. Eid ul-Adha marks the end of Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. The hajj to Mecca is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation upon male and female adults whose health and means permit it, or, in the words of the Qur'an, upon "those who can make their way there."
The history of Eid ul-Adha can be traced back to the story which states that Abraham was instructed by Allah, in a dream, to raise the foundations of Kaaba, the most sacred shrine in Mecca. Muslims believe that even after undergoing a lot of trials and tribulations on his way to Mecca, God revealed in a dream to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isma’il. Abraham and Isma’il set off to Mina for the sacrifice. As they went, the devil attempted to lead Abraham astray by disobeying God and not to sacrifice his beloved son. But Abraham remained unfaltered in his decision and true to God, and drove the devil away. As Abraham prepared to kill his son, God stopped him and gave him a sheep to sacrifice instead. Popularly known as the Festival of Sacrifice, this Muslim holiday Eid ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham’s unselfish act of sacrificing (Qurbani) his own son to the One God, Allah. The festival reminds everyone of the mercy and benefits bestowed upon mankind by Allah.
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2007-01-31 20:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am curious as to what/where you found this theory.. There is no rule whatsoever that prevents muslims from marrying between the dates of the two Eids.. My brother in law last year just got married 3 days after (Ramadan) Eid.. was a perfect time cause the whole family was in town to Celebrate Eid anyways... interesting answer @ pacific blue down there.. I think a lot of what you posted is due to certain cultures superstitions from the past.. the time span between Eids is nothing but more days in the year, there is nothing mystical about it.. and if someone puts anything mystical its an innovation in Islam which is wrong.. They are nothing more than normal days of the year like any other days...
2016-03-18 01:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not Muslim, but I'm fairly sure Eid ul Fitr (the earlier one) celebrates the end of Ramadan, while Eid al Adha is the feast of the sacrifice, commemorating Abraham's sacrifice.
2007-01-31 11:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by lotusmoon01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two Eids
2016-12-16 14:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first one is eid al fitr or the small feast 3 days moslems celebrate that they fasted ramadan they prepare kahk which is some sort of cookies the next is eid al adha 4 days or the big feast celebrating the last days of pilgrimage al hadj after fasting one day before the feast which is arafa day also this feast is the same of abrahams sacrifice moslems who are capable or will to sacrifice with any cattle after the eid prayer and is divided on poor people and family reunions
2007-01-31 11:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by imma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol the goat refers to Eid-Ul-Adha
Which happens after the Hajj period. That day of Eid-Ul-Adha we go make special prayers (on top of the 5 daily ones), and then after that sacrifice a goat. This is symbolic to when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son to test him, and Abraham was going to, but he was stopped and a goat was sacrificed instead.
It's not like some Aztec thing where we feed blood to God or anything, its just a slaughter of meat, which we bless before doing it.
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Is at the end of Ramadan, and it is to celebrate the end of Ramadan, same deal, special prayers, no sacrifice for this one. This usually involves going to friends, relative houses, and eating socializing and being happy.
Peace Be With You
2007-01-31 11:24:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eid al fitr is the feast that ends Ramadan
Eid al adha is the feast of sacrifice celebrated at the end of Hajj
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2007-01-31 11:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try this link it's about eid al-adha the second one,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_ul-Adha
this link below is about eid al-fidr the first one,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_ul-Fitr
hope I was helpful,,,
2007-01-31 11:22:54 · answer #8 · answered by suma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi,yes we have two eids, one after ramadan, and another after haj
2007-01-31 11:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by x 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋