Hawzah News Agency - Eid ul-Adha, commonly referred to as just “Eid'', commemorates the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael at God’s command. The holiday is celebrated with prayers, small gifts for children, distribution of meat to the needy, and social gatherings. During this holiday, Muslims exchange the greeting “Eid Mubarak” or “blessed Eid''.
On Friday June 6. The prayers are held in the morning. Many communities also hold day-long Eid festivals for families.
Each year at Eid ul-Adha, American Muslim families attend prayers and celebrations. Many places of prayer organize children’s activities. The prayers themselves are quite visual, with worshipers arranged in neat rows and bowing in prayer in unison. Participants exchange embraces at the conclusion of the prayers.
Source: CAIR
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