Eid-Ul-Adha (Bakri-Eid) Mubarak to everyone. The major highlights or significance of this day is as follows-
1. This day marks the end of the Hajj Season in the holy city of Mecca. After facing all the hardships of the enervating and tedious pilgrimage, it is a time for feasting, celebrations and great food.
2. Following the legacy of Prophet Abraham who was ready to sacrifice his only son Isaac that he begot after a lot of prayers in his old age on God’s Command. On this very day, Satan’s efforts failed to dissuade Abraham and his wife from obeying Lord’s wishes. At the altar the knife did not harm his son but Angel Gabriel brought down a ram from the heaven which was slaughtered. This gesture was loved by the Almighty and has commanded everyone in the Quran who can afford to follow this action till the Day of Judgement and sacrifice a goat, sheep, camel or cow.
3. To spread the feeling of brotherhood and concern for the poor. It is today that anyone who knocks at our door will not go empty handed. Families, friends and relatives come together barring all differences and problems among-st themselves. The meat is distributed wholeheartedly to people who work for us, neighbors, down-trodden and people who cannot afford to buy such luxury food. It is about sharing what we eat almost everyday to others irrespective of status or cast.
4. To show and realize that we can sacrifice our belongings and lives itself for the love of God and endure any difficulties and challenges in this temporary world. It reminds us that we have to die one day and we should lead our lives in such an exemplary manner doing good deeds that we attain salvation hereafter.The animal is bought a few weeks before Eid and is fed and taken care of before being sacrificed. This is symbolic of sacrificing our evil desires and forfeiting things we are passionate about for our creator.
Generally, killing animals in Islam is only permissible for two main reasons either to be eaten or to eliminate their danger. Now For Everyone Who Want to Know What is Halal- It consists of using a well-sharpened knife to make a swift, deep incision that cuts the front of the throat at a particular point on the neck. This is done for two major reasons- 1. It cuts the nerves transmitting impulses to the brain without damaging the spinal cord so it does not suffer or feel any sort of pain. 2. All the dirty blood and toxic substances from the veins drains out completely cleansing the flesh and making the meat pure.
The Special Dishes prepared on this joyous festival are Mutton Biryani, Gurda-Kaleji fry, chops and sweets such as Sheer Khurma and vermicelli.
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