Eid ul-Adha: Significance, History, and Celebrations

Eid ul-Adha is a very joyous occasion for Muslims. It marks the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage and signals the beginning of the ritual of Udhiya also known as Qurbani. Muslims around the world celebrate it together albeit in their own cultural way. The main theme, of course, is to remember the story of Ibrahim; to rejoice, regroup, and rekindle as a family and feast together. For more info listen to this audio report by Preetinder Singh Grewal.

Muslim pilgrims as they circumvent around the Kaaba at the Masjid al-Haram Mosque, Islam's holiest site, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Source: Supplied

According to Muslim Aid Australia, Eid ul-Adha has a fixed date; 10th of Dhul Hijjah.

Dhul Hijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar during which the Hajj pilgrimage is performed.

To mark this joyous occasion people dress up, put on perfume or bring gifts for other family members and friends.

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