Bakar Eid -2022
Eid-al-Adha which is known as Bakar Eid in Nepal is a festival which
is celebrated by the people of Islam community across the globe annually. The ultimate
reason of celebrating this day is all about the devotion of prophet Ibrahim
towards “Allah” the one and only god
Islam. It is said that Ibrahim dreamt about sacrificing his son who meant a lot
to him and later he was convinced and ready to sacrifice his own son in the
name of god, Allah. Bakar Eid is celebrated on the 10th day of
Dhul-al-Hijjah which is indicated by Islamic lunar calendar, whereas it may vary
from Gregorian calendar every year.
Bakar Eid is
celebrated each year remembering the greatness and willingness of Ibrahim who
almost sacrificed his own son to god. devotion towards god was way greater due
to which he didn’t even listening to saiitan who was diverting him for not
sacrificing his son. It is said that Ibrahim’s pure dedication Allah send and angel
Gabriel along with sheep which was offered to sacrifice instead of his son.
Muslim followers
get up and takes bath early in the morning offer prayer in open space or mosque. After
prayers they follows the tradition of slaughtering animals like goats, buffaloes,
sheep, and so on. They celebrate this festival by offering special prayers to Allah,
wear new clothes, and distributes sweets among family members, relatives and
friends as well as needy people. Slaughter animal’s meat is divided into three
different portions in which one portion for themselves, second portion for
friends and relatives and third portion for needy and poor People.
Eid-al- Adha
is celebrated worldwide by different names such as Eid-al-Adha is called Bakraid
in Hindi and Urdu language, Quarban Hyiti in Uzbekistan, Idul Azha in
Bangladesh, Kurbanir Id in Bengali, Id ul Bagarah in Egypt, Bakar Eid in Nepal.
No matter with which names Eid-al- Adha is known or celebrated, it is the
festivals of devotion and and dedication of Muslim’s towards their god Allah. It
is the festival to express love and affection for the family, relatives and friends
as well as needy people. People hugs each other and wish Eid Mubrak in mosque. There
is another believe that it is necessary to visit Haji pilgrimage to mecca, Saudi
Arabia once in a lifetime.
In a nutshell,
Eid-al-adha or Bakar Eid is one of the most important festivals for the people
of Muslim community which they follow every year with dedication and devotion
to god. They wholeheartedly offer prayers to Allah and their belief is another
important part of celebrating Eid. Through this festival they remind people to
express gratitude towards other people as well as nature of sharing either wellness
or food within loved ones, relatives, friends, needy people which is worth of appreciation.
Last but not the least Happy Eid to all Muslims people of Nepal and people all
around the world.
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