In the Muslim calendar, it is the ninth month. When the new moon appears at the end of the month, the Eid celebrations officially begin. Importance Of Eid. For Muslims, both Eid ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are holy festivals. Eid-ul-Fitr is very important in the Islamic calendar, and Prophet Muhammad himself started its celebration. Millions of Muslims across the world have begun celebrating the three-day Eid-al-Adha, Baqreid, or Id-ul-Zuha. One of the most important festivals in Islam, Eid-al-Adha takes place after the end of Haj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to give up his beloved son on Allah's command. Eid-ul-Adha 2023: Celebration in India. The 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar is Dhul Hijjah. Most Muslims undertake the Hajj pilgrimage during this month. On the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah, Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. In India, this Eid will be celebrated on June 29, 2023. The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha also coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage, which is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Mecca to perform Hajj, following in the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim. It emphasizes the importance of submission to Eid-al-Adha (June 16-20, 2024) Eid-al-Adha is known by different names- Eid-al-Adha, Hari Raya Haji, Bakra Eid, Feast of Sacrifice etc. This festival has the utmost importance for Muslims as it lasts for nearly four days. The history of Eid-al-Adha dates back to the willingness of the Prophet to sacrifice everything for God. Eid-al-Adha is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar, celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world. With a rich tradition that spans over thousands of years, this holiday commemorates the history of Prophet Ibrahim's willing sacrifice. On these days, Muslims gather in mosques to perform special prayers and exchange Eid is celebrated two times a year. First, Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, closely followed by Eid al Adha. Eid ul Fitr is known for being one of the biggest religious festivals in the world and is celebrated by more than 2 billion Muslims globally. Traditionally, Eid ul Fitr lasts for three days. Eid Ul Adha is also known as the greater Eid and it is the second most important festival in Islam. Eid ul Adha takes place in the month of hajj on the 10th of Zil hajj after all the pilgrims to Makkah have performed the obligatory events. In the United States and Canada many Muslims gather and offer the morning prayers at a mosque or in an Here we present his sermon on Eid al-Adha: Translated by Shahzad Ahmed for the Review of Religions translation team. The Review of Religions takes full responsibility for any errors in translation. His Holiness (ra) began by reciting the following verse of the Holy Quran: يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha on the last day of the Hajj. The Hajj is pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia. It occurs every year and is the Fifth Pillar of Islam (and therefore very important). wyhdT2.