Eid-al-Adha Greeting

6th November, 2011

Eid al-Adha is the "Festival of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid". It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God. Eid al-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities last for 4 days.

Eid al-Adha is celebrated at the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is observed by Muslims as one of the five pillars of Islam. In 2011, Eid al-Adha will begin on November 6th. 

A common greeting during this festival is the Arabic greeting "Eid Mubarak", which means "Blessed Eid".