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Bakri Eid or Eid al adha Importance in islam

Importance of Bakra Eid or Eid al adha or Eid al Zuha

Eid-ul-Adha is also known as Eid-ul-Zuha in Arabic and Bakra-Eid or Bakri Eid in the India. In India this festival known as Bakri Eid Because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakra' on this day. It is a day in which there is a gathering. 
The word being derived from 'aada-ya 'oodu he returned, he is returning, as if they are returning to it i.e. 'Eid. It is also said that the word is derived from ' aadah custom/habit, because they have become familiar to it. 


On this day Muslims sacrifice a goat or Bakra (Urdu) to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim(a.s.), who willingly agreed to sacrifice his son at the order of Allah pak.


This festival coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca. Prayers are offered in the mosques and the sacrificial meat is then distributed after the Id prayers.

Special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion.

The Festival of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid is celebrated with great enthusiasm among Muslims all over the world. On The day of bakra eid normally  all muslims proceeding towards Mosque for read nmaj of Eid al adha.


On Eid-ul-Adha, special Dua is recited by thousands of Muslims for peace and prosperity. The wealthy families are expected to sacrifice one animal per family and distribute two-thirds of the meat among poor. Those who cannot afford it, seven or seventy families together offer one animal. A full-grown camel, cow, goat or sheep free from disease, is considered the best offering. The sacrifice, popularly called as 'Qurbani' can be offered at any time before the afternoon of the third day. In India, too, goats and sheep are sacrificed all over the country and prayers are offered.


The Festival of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakri Eid is celebrated with great passion among Muslims all over the world. The day normally starts with men and women dressing in the best outfits and proceeding towards Mosque.



Followed with the food sacrifice and charity to poor, Muslims speak to each other “Eid Mubarak” and visit the houses of relatives and friends. Special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion. Gifts are also exchanged on this good day.






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