Bakri Eid (Eid-ul-Zuha)

Ibrahim is the son of Ismail.One of the most popular Muslim holidays is dedicated to the sacrifice of his son Ismail by Ibrahim. It falls on the tenth of the last month of the Muslim calendar of Dhu-ul-Hijjah and lasts three to four days.

The Prophet Ibrahim (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) wanted to sacrifice his Ismail. God wanted to be faithful to his father and son. Before he sacrificed himself, Ismail wore a blindfold over his father’s eyes. When Ibrahim opened his eyes, he saw his son unharmed and a dead sheep on the altar.

On this day, they read a special prayer, sacrifice pets (mainly goats), visit friends, exchange congratulations. Special delicacies and sweets are prepared for this occasion. As a rule, at the meal, everyone is in new clothes, women wear the best jewelry.