The festival of Kurban Bayram is one of the main in the Islamic religion. In Arabic, the word "kurban" means rapprochement with the Almighty. Ever since the time of the prophet Ibrahim, this holiday originates. In many Muslim countries it is celebrated at the state level, so when Kurban Bayram is always a day off.
history of the holiday
Many centuries ago, the Almighty sent difficult trials to the prophet Ibrahim , he was ordered to sacrifice his own son, whose name was Ismail. The Prophet agreed with the will of the Supreme Power, no matter how bitter it was to give his child as a sacrifice. But everything turned out differently, Ibrahim, who passed the test, received his son alive, and a sheep was sacrificed. Since then, and began to celebrate this holiday. When Eid al-Adha comes, many rituals are performed that symbolize gratitude to the Almighty. It is also customary to go on a holiday and meet guests themselves, prepare many delicious dishes, give gifts, treat and help the poor. At this time, people visit the graves of their relatives and loved ones, pray for them and give out refreshments.
Holiday traditions
The night when Eid al-Adha comes, should be spent in worship. And before dawn, they carry out the procedure of complete washing of the body, dress in elegant clothes and wait for the morning prayer. And you should definitely be friendly, polite and give everyone good deeds. Namaz in the mosque, when Kurban Bayran comes, begins immediately after sunrise and is slightly different from the usual. Then perform a sacrifice.
Special requirements are placed on the person who will perform this ritual. He must be a Muslim, an adult, completely mentally healthy and well-off. However, a financial flaw does not prohibit kurban. Mostly sheep are sacrificed, but in some regions goats, bulls, and camels are used. It is forbidden to sacrifice a sick, damaged or weak animal. The meat is divided into three parts, one of which is left for the family, the other is given to relatives and neighbors, and the third is distributed to the poor. Eid al-Adha is a great festival that teaches faith and mercy, and meat from a sacrificed animal symbolizes the love and care of believers for each other.
Eid al-Adha celebration
In different countries this holiday has its own characteristics. But when Kurban Bairam sets in, mosques gather millions of believers around the world. It begins in each year in different ways, it is celebrated seventy days after the Uraza-bairam. The end of the Ramadan fast is completed by such holidays as Uraza-bairam and Kurban-bairam. The number of the holiday depends on the lunar calendar. In whatever country Muslims live, on this holiday everyone praises and magnifies the Almighty in their prayers, gives alms to the needy. So, the holiday of Eid al-Adha 2013 was held on October 15. Muslims carefully respect and preserve the customs and traditions of this holiday, which came from ancient times, which brings faith and teaches mercy.