Qurban: Give Back to the Less Fortunate
Eid al-Adha is one of the two Muslim holidays celebrated around the world every year. It can also be referred to as the “Sacrifice Feast” or the “Feast of Sacrifice”. This holiday always falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and takes place over four days.
During this holiday, which is considered to be the holiest of holidays, a ritual called Qurban is performed. The purpose of Qurban is to celebrate and honor the tradition of the Prophet Ibrahim by sacrificing an animal and then distributing the meat to those in need.
The history of the Qurban ritual derives from the story of Ibrahim and how he was ready to sacrifice his son to meet the God’s commands. However, before he was able to sacrifice his son, God intervened and one of his angels put a sheep in the son’s place.
How is it practi...