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Idul Adha begins on the 10th
day of the month of Dzulhijjah and continues
until the 13th
day of the month. It commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's
willingness to sacrifice the life of his son Ishmail
on God’s (ALLAH)
command. As Ibrahim was about to slaughter Ismail,
ALLAH accepted Ibrahim's devotion and obedience
by replacing Ishmail with a lamb.
The Muslims all over the world commemorate this
occasion by slaughtering animals (sheep,
lambs, cows, or camels) and distributing
the meat among relatives, neighbors, and the poor
as a special act of charity for the occasion. Because
of this, many poor Muslims are able to enjoy the
unusual luxury of eating meat during Idul Adha. |
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