Eid al-Adha in 2022 will be celebrated throughout the Muslim world for several days. The date is determined by the lunar calendar, in which the year is 11 days less than in the Gregorian. Eid al-Adha is solemn, Muslims pay a lot of attention to the spiritual and ritual aspect, but there are also folk traditions associated with this holiday, which differ in each region.
What is the date of Eid al-Adha in 2022
Eid al-Adha is a rolling holiday, this feature is due to the fact that the lunar calendar is used in the Islamic world. Also, this celebration is associated with the end of the Hajj, it falls on the 70th day after one of the most important holidays for Muslims - Eid al-Adha. According to the Islamic calendar, it is from 10 to 13 Zul-Hijjah.
Eid al-Adha is considered a holiday of sacrifices. This religious event is celebrated every year for several days a year. In 2022, the beginning and end falls on 9 (Saturday) and 12 (Tuesday) July. The date of the sacrifice days changes regularly, so it is important for the faithful to follow the calendar in order to know every year when the holiday begins and ends.
The history and meaning of the holiday
Eid al-Adha among the Arabs has a different name for Eid al-Adha, but the essence of the holiday does not change from this. As a basis for creating this celebration, Muslims took a story from the Koran describing the test of the prophet Ibrahim for loyalty to Allah. The angel Jabrail appeared to him in a dream and conveyed that Ibrahim should sacrifice his son Ismail to the Almighty.
The Prophet was determined to fulfill the command of Allah, so he took his son and went to the valley of Mina, where he was going to sacrifice him. But at that moment he heard the voice of Allah, informing him that his loyalty and devotion were appreciated by the Almighty. For his willingness to sacrifice the most dear one - his son, Ibrahim won the favor of Allah. At that moment Jabrail appeared and gave Ismail to his father, and laid a ram on the altar.
On the days of Eid al-Adha, the memory of this prophet is honored and sacrifices are made. Every devout Muslim can make a sacrifice - alone or as part of a group. The meat of animals sacrificed is divided into three parts: one of them is eaten, the second is given as a gif.webpt, and the third is given to people in need.
As Eid al-Adha is celebrated
Having learned what date the religious celebration will be, Muslims around the world begin to prepare for it in advance. When the holiday approaches, 10 days before it, Muslims begin to fast, and the most dedicated also go on pilgrimage.
Hajj is one of the most important religious duties of every Muslim. This is a pilgrimage to the sacred places for Islam. The faithful set out on their journey 1.5 months before the onset of the days of sacrifice. According to Islamic beliefs, every Muslim should perform the Hajj at least once in his life.
On the first day of the celebration, the faithful get up early, bathe and go to the mosque. First, there is a general prayer, after which the imam reads the Koran and talks about the meaning of the holiday, as well as the essence and meaning of the sacrifice. After the ritual part, the faithful celebrate at home, visit and prepare traditional treats.
Modern traditions and customs in different countries
In Muslim countries, the days of the holiday are declared days off. these are normal business days. When the celebration begins, true Muslims try to schedule the sacrifice. The sacrifice is always brought by a man who says a short prayer: “Bismillahi! Allahu Akbar ".
Only the best animals are selected for sacrifice, without flaws and vices.For one person, a ram or a sheep is sacrificed; it must not be pregnant. For a family of up to 7 people, a cow or a camel can be sacrificed. In Islamic countries, rituals are held on the territory of mosques; special ritual sites have been set up for sacrifices.
There are other traditions associated with the holiday of Kurban Bayran among Muslims and are relevant at the present time. The most common ones are listed below.
- During the holidays, it is customary to visit relatives and friends.
- Also, after visiting the mosque, the faithful go to visit the graves of their deceased relatives. Sometimes a sacrifice is offered for the departed, if they asked to do it during their lifetime.
- Muslims give gif.webpts to relatives and friends. This holiday is considered one of the most significant in Islam, so gif.webpts are prepared appropriately.
- On the days of sacrifices, it is customary to help the poor and needy people, so the faithful devote part of their income to charitable purposes.
- Women set the tables, prepare traditional national dishes and a lot of sweets, which are treated to neighbors, both Muslims and representatives of other religions.
The festive table on this day necessarily contains dishes from the meat of the sacrifice that was brought to Allah. Before eating, Muslims pray, thank Allah and ask for blessings.
Congratulations on Eid al-Adha
Since this is a Muslim holiday, it is customary to congratulate only representatives of this religion. On the days of Eid al-Adha, it is customary to wish the blessings of Allah, his favor and peace. On this day, they wish each other health, prosperity - spiritual and earthly.
Here are examples of text greetings in honor of Eid al-Adha:
- “Happy celebration! May Allah remove troubles from your home and bless your family ”;
- “On this bright holiday of Kurban Bayram, may Allah grant you peace and quiet, shed light on your life's path and hide from misfortunes”;
- "May Allah have mercy on this day and send his blessing to your home!"
Eid al-Adha in 2022 will be celebrated, as always, on the 70th day after Eid al-Adha. Depending on the calendars used in different countries, the date may shift slightly. This celebration, important for the Muslim world, will unite representatives of all ethnic groups professing Islam in one prayer.
