Muslims around the world will be celebrating Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) this weekend, which commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to God’s command. The feast marks the end of Hajj (the sacred pilgrimage to Makkah which was established at the time of Ibrahim) and falls in the month of Dhul Hijah which is the final month of the Islamic calendar.
Goat, sheep and camels are amongst the animals that will be sacrificed (qurbani) with their meat then shared amongst family and friends as well as donations to those in need.
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