Eid Adha Holiday

Eid al-Adha is a celebratory occasion for Muslims besides Eid al-Fitr. Some people called Eid al-Adha as the feast of sacrifice. This is because during the Eid al-Adha Muslims will mark the holiday by slaughtering animals. Generally, the animals sacrificed during Eid al-Adha are either cows or goats. The occasion is also often characterized as the peak of Hajj pilgrimage. Hence, some called Eid al-Adha as the Eid of Hajj.

Eid al-Adha is an official national holiday as set by the Government of Indonesia. The date for Eid al-Adha is calculated based on the Islamic calendar, to be exact, on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah month. It is to be noted that, Dhul Hijjah is the last month in the Islamic calendar. Every year, Eid al-Adha falls on the 70th day after Eid Mubarak.

Apart from Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha is also an important holiday for Muslims. Eid al-Adha is also often referred to as the Sacrifice Day. This is because during Eid al-Adha, Muslims who are well off are encouraged to slaughter sacrificial animals for others.

Generally, the animals that are slaughtered during Eid al-Adha are goats or cows. In addition, this holiday is also called the peak of the Hajj performed by Muslims, so that some people refer to it as Eid Hajj.

Eid al Adha is also designated as a national holiday by the Indonesian government. The determination of Eid al-Adha is based on the Hijri calendar, to be precise on the 10th of the month of Dzulhijjah. Please note, the month of Dzulhijjah is the last month of the Hijri year in the Islamic calendar. Every year, Eid al Adha falls on 70 days after the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

The 2023 Eid al-Adha national holiday will take place on Thursday, 29 June. Fall on a Thursday, you can use it for a vacation. You can do this by taking time off on the Friday after the D-day of the celebration so that you can be satisfied enjoying the long weekend.

Just take advantage of that special time to travel to your dream destination or return to your hometown. For those who are not going home, you can take advantage of this vacation for a vacation with your family. You can visit the country's favorite destinations, such as Semarang, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bali, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo.

Sharing the sacrificial meat

Before the process of slaughtering sacrificial animals takes place, Muslims first perform the Eid prayer in congregation. Furthermore, the Eid al-Adha committee will continue the activity by alternating the slaughter of sacrificial animals. Of course, before being slaughtered, the butcher will recite takbir and prayers. When slaughtering, ensure that the knife must be sharp so that the sacrificial animal's veins are immediately cut off.

When finished, the sacrificial meat will be distributed immediately. Be it beef or mutton, both are divided into three portions. The first portion was distributed to families who owned sacrificial animals. While the second portion is given to relatives or the surrounding community. Finally, the sacrificial meat will be distributed to those who cannot afford it.

The Unique Tradition of Eid Al Adha

It is not difficult to find various kinds of traditions for celebrating Eid al-Adha in Indonesia. Even on the Island of the Gods, Bali, which has not many Muslims, the celebrations are still lively. Muslims in Bali take advantage of the Eid al-Adha national holiday with the 'ngejot' tradition of providing food to neighbors around the house, including for non-Muslims. You can witness this tradition in the Petang Village area, Badung.

Interestingly, Muslims living on the island of Bali can still slaughter sacrificial animals. Although for Hindus, cows are sacred animals that must be protected. According to Hinduism, cows are a symbol of the welfare of all living things on earth. The existence of the “ngejot” tradition in Bali proves the high tolerance among religious communities there. So, for those of you who want to celebrate Eid al-Adha while on vacation in Bali, you can!

Eid Al Adha in Other Parts of the World

If in Indonesia, Eid al-Adha is a national holiday, this does not apply in America. Despite this, Eid al-Adha remains a holiday for public schools in New York. While those who live in Canada, there are holiday exceptions for those who celebrate Eid al-Adha. The slaughter of sacrificial animals is also carried out behind closed doors so as not to be conspicuous. This is so that those who are vegetarian do not experience trauma and fear.

Meanwhile, Eid al-Adha in England, also continued lively. There, the majority of Muslims live in east London. In addition, some live in Blackburn, Slough, Luton, Birmingham, Leicester and Manchester. Apart from slaughtering sacrificial animals, local Muslims also have a unique tradition of eating together with rice dishes and Indian curries and Turkish baklava. This tradition is carried out in local mosques.

Celebrate Eid Al Adha

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