Eid ul-Azha, which is called Bakra Eid in common colloquial, is one of the most sacred festivals of Islam. This festival is celebrated about 70 days after Eid-ul-Fitr and the 12th month of the Islamic calendar comes on the 10th date of Jul Hija. This festival is considered a symbol of sacrifice, faith and dedication to Allah.
When will the goat Eid 2025?
Bakra Eid 2025 can be celebrated on 6 or 7 June. However, its last date will be decided only after seeing the moon, as the Islamic calendar is completely based on the position of the moon. It will be clear only after the moon appears that the goat Eid will be celebrated after the moon is visible.
Religious importance of goat Eid
The festival begins in memory of the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim Alaihissalam when he decided to sacrifice his favorite thing on the order of Allah. Allah ordered him to sacrifice his son Hazrat Ismail to take his test. Hazrat Ibrahim decided to follow the order with full devotion, but as soon as he wanted to sacrifice his son, Allah was pleased with his devotion and ordered a goat sacrifice instead of Ismail. Since then this tradition has been going on.
Importance of sacrifice
Eid ul-Azha is also called the festival of sacrifice. On this day, Muslims sacrifice goats, camels, sheep or cow according to their powerful. The flesh of sacrifice is divided into three parts –
A part for yourself
Second part for relatives and friends
Third part for the poor and needy
This tradition not only reflects the spirit of renunciation, but also gives the message of equality and brotherhood in the society.
Relationship with Haj pilgrimage
Bakra Eid is also related to Haj pilgrimage, which is the fifth pillar of Islam. This festival is celebrated at the conclusion of Haj pilgrimage, in which millions of Muslims from all over the world go to Mecca-Medina in Saudi Arabia and follow religious customs. Those who are unable to go to Haj, they celebrate this festival by sacrificing them in their cities.
Religious rules and faith
In the religion of Islam, sacrifice is considered to be reasonable (compulsory), that is, it is the second most important duty after duty (duty). The purpose of sacrifice is not just cutting the animal, but it is a spiritual and moral sacrifice that inspires the person to rise above his important and selfishness.
conclusion
Eid ul-Azha is not just a festival, but is a symbol of complete dedication, sacrifice and humanity towards Allah’s command. This festival teaches us that if the fixed is clear and the faith is strong, then Allah helps his bandh in every difficult exam. On this year’s goat Eid, we all should understand the real spirit of this festival, help the needy and become a better person by sacrificing our inner selfishness.