Traditions of Eid al-Adha 2018: what date is the holiday

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Eid al-Adha is a sacred time for all Muslims. This is a holiday of sinlessness, unshakable faith in the Almighty. It is celebrated all over the world after a long fast. We will find out all about Kurban Bayram, which will be celebrated in 2018 and what date the celebration will begin.

The very name Kurban Bayram means the holiday of sacrifice in the name of devotion to Allah. For Muslims, this means that it is at this time that one can become closer to the Almighty.

Background

This holiday takes its roots from the holy book of the Koran. In time immemorial, the Almighty sent the Muslim prophet Ibrahim an ordeal. The Prophet was told to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail. Ibrahim did not dare to disobey Allah. When the prophet was ready to sacrifice his son, the Almighty said that the test was passed.

Ibrahim proved his faith and devotion to the Almighty, not being afraid to give the most precious thing. The sacrifice was offered, but in the form of a ram.

There are many customs of the celebration of Eid al-Adha, which may differ geographically. On this day, people treat each other, set rich tables so as not to anger Allah. Helping those in need at this time is considered an honorable tradition among Muslims. It is customary for believers to come to the graves of the dead at this time, to pray for them.

Fasting before the holiday

Before Kurban Bayram, believers observe a ten-day fast, during which they abstain from many earthly joys and needs. What is fasting? A complete thorough cleaning of the premises should be carried out everywhere. Muslim believers recite prayers and abstain from food and water. One should refrain from all earthly pleasures and keep oneself clean and sinless for ten days.

The meaning of fasting is so that people can rethink their worldview, strengthen their faith, and understand real life values.

Celebration

In 2018, the holiday of Kurban Bayram will be celebrated on August 22. Before the onset of Kurban Bayram, it is preceded by a ten-day fast, when there are many restrictions. On the first morning after fasting, a sacred action begins: believers do their ablutions and read prayers in clean new clothes. Mullah preaches a sermon to all the assembled parishioners.

When the sermon comes to an end, the believers follow to the cemetery to pray there for the departed loved ones.

A ram sacrifice is an honorable part of the celebration. By tradition, this action is performed by an adult respectable person who must be very wealthy. Depending on the region, not only sheep are sacrificed, but other livestock as well.

It is unacceptable to touch old and sick animals. It is customary to divide the meat of the sacrificial animal: one part remains for the family, the other goes to friends and relatives, and the third part is given to the poor.

Dishes

The holiday itself is usually celebrated for several days. Various traditional dishes are prepared from the meat of the sacrificed animal. On the first day, it is customary to cook delicious dishes from the insides of a ram, namely from the liver and heart.

On the second day of the holiday, delicious soups are made from the head and limbs. The next two days of the holiday are celebrated with lagman, manti, pilaf, soup, beshbarmak, fried ribs.

On these days, you can eat national sweets, homemade cakes. Many Muslims are interested in when Kurban Bayram will be celebrated in 2018, namely on what date. For those who do not yet know the date, we remind you - this is August 22.

How Kurban Bayram is celebrated in different countries

Indonesia

In Indonesia, the percentage of Muslims in the total population is nearly 80 percent. The holiday has its own name Eid al-Adha. This is the most important holiday in the state and is celebrated on a special scale.

Holiday time takes four days, which are non-working throughout the state. At this time, the claps of firecrackers and fireworks are heard everywhere. All streets are decorated with national flags. Congratulations are heard from loudspeakers in the streets, and people are driving cars with drums. The society actively uses the service of ordering a sacrificial animal through a special ATM.

To make a sacrifice to Allah, people who do not have enough time for the sacrifice process choose an animal from an ATM, pay for it and perform the proper ritual. The meat of the sacrificial ram will subsequently be distributed according to all the rules of Islam.

Turkey

In Turkey, preparations for Kurban Bayram begin a couple of weeks before its onset. The holiday lasts 4 days, and this time is considered non-working throughout the country. Sacrificial rams are slaughtered mainly in rural areas. City dwellers try to leave during the holiday to their friends and relatives in rural areas. There are many national rituals with incantations that are inherent in Turkish Muslims.

For example, a sacrificial ram is washed and painted with henna. Elegant ribbons and bells are hung around his neck in honor of the holiday.

Egypt

On the territory of Egypt, the holiday begins to take effect after the pilgrimage to Mecca. Egyptians specially take extra days off to celebrate the holiday according to all the rules. Not only rams, but also camels can be sacrificed.

Tables are set on the streets in the open air so that every Muslim can treat himself to national dishes, one of which is "Thermis".

Children look smart in new party clothes. Adults present them with sweets, toys and take them to entertainment. It's time for kids to have fun on the rides. When the holiday prayers are fully chanted, the adults invite relatives and neighbors to visit. All sit down at rich tables to celebrate the great holiday.

It is customary to visit each other with gifts.

For Muslims, this holiday is considered the main one of the year. Everywhere you can see joyful, peaceful faces, happy children, rich tables with treats. The main action is to strengthen faith in the Almighty, prove your loyalty to Allah, clarify your thoughts and purify your soul.