Eid al-Adha 2017 in Indonesia will begin in the evening of Thursday, August 31 & ends in the evening of Friday, September 1 Idul Adha, or the Muslim Day of Sacrifice, is an Islamic holiday in Indonesia.Outside of Indonesia, the Muslim Day of Sacrifice is known as Eid al-Adha. This holiday is oriented around paying respect to God and helping other people. Idul Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month on the Islamic Hijrah calendar. Idul Adha celebrates the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The Muslim Day of Sacrifice is based on the story of Ibraham and his son. The Feast of Sacrifice The primary event of Idul Adha is a great feast that all members of society are allowed to partake in. Known as the Feast of Sacrifice, this meal originated from Abraham’s sacrifice of the ram after God saved the life of Isaac. On Idul Adha, every Muslim is expected to sacrifice their best domestic animal. Cows are the most commonly sacrificed animal on Idul Adha, but goats and sheep are also sacrificed. After the animal has been sacrificed to God, the meat will be divided into three portions. The first portion is offered to the family members of the person who owns the animal. The second portion is offered to distant relatives. The third and final portion is distributed to impoverished people in nearby communities. On Idul Adha, community outreach programs ensure that all members of society are fed. The Feast of Sacrifice is based on the 196th verse of Al-Baqara. This is a holiday that allows Indonesians to enjoy themselves while helping other members of society. No People, Architecture, Outdoors, Agushariantophotography, Lombokhighlight, Food And Drink, Motion, Lifestyles, Scubasurflombok by Agus Harianto on EyeEm
