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Eid-e-Ghorban 2023: Date, History, Facts about Eid-e-Ghorban

The "Feast of Sacrifice," also known as Eid-el-Gharbon, commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as commanded by Allah. This is one of the most significant Islamic festivals.

The Islamic holiday Eid-e-Ghorban is celebrated on the tenth day of the Islamic month Dhu al-Hijjah. The date of Eid-el-Ghorban this year is June 29. This holiday is also known as the feast of sacrifice or “Al Eid Al Kabeer,” which translates as “Grand Eid.” This Eid has greater religious significance due to its four-day duration. It is observed throughout the Muslim world to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice everything for God. The actual date of Eid-el-Ghorban is determined by lunar observations, so it may vary from nation to nation.

The background of Eid-e-Ghorban

The “Feast of Sacrifice,” also known as Eid-el-Gharbon, commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as commanded by Allah. This is one of the most significant Islamic festivals. This Islamic holiday is celebrated for three to four days by millions of Muslims across the globe. The holiday commences on the tenth day of the lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar during Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca; the exact date is determined by lunar observations. A few days after lunar sightings on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, Eid al-Adha concludes with the conclusion of Hajj.

According to Islamic tradition, Ibrahim had a premonition in which he was compelled to sacrifice his son Ishmael at Allah’s command. He had this dream repeatedly until one night, when he arose and instructed his wife to prepare their son for an important event. When the time was right, Ibrahim told his son about his ambition. When Ishmael responded that he obeys God’s will, his father attempted to stab him to death.

Allah sent Ibrahim a lamb to sacrifice instead of Ishmael because they had followed God’s will. Later, Ibrahim and Ishmael worked together to construct the Kaaba, the holy site in Saudi Arabia for Muslims.

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5 FACTS ABOUT EID-E-GHORBAN

The Bible contains the story of Eid-el-Gharbon, which is familiar to both Jews and Christians.

Eid-el-Gharbon, an Islamic festivity, is also known as Meat Eid.

Islam recognises Ishmael as a prophet and Muhammad’s ancestor.

The Eid-el-Ghorban prayers in Iran are referred to as Namaz Eid, and Iranian Muslims wear traditional attire.

Because a greater proportion of its dishes are savoury and prepared with beef or lamb, Iran’s Eid is also known as the salty Eid.

EID-E-GHORBAN DATES

Year Date Day
2022 June 29 Wednesday
2023 June 29 Thursday
2024 June 17 Monday
2025 June 7 Saturday
2026 May 27 Wednesday
Arshiya Khan

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