feast of sacrifice

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feast of sacrifice

A family shares a meal during the feast of sacrifice.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A major Islamic holiday: "Feast of Sacrifice" refers to one of the two most important festivals in Islam, occurring on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, and God's provision of a ram to sacrifice instead.

Usage

The term "Feast of Sacrifice" is used as the name of the holiday itself. It is often capitalized.

Examples: * The family gathered to celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice. * Preparations for the Feast of Sacrifice begin many days in advance. * A central ritual of the Feast of Sacrifice is the slaughter of a livestock animal.

Advanced Usage
  • "Observe the Feast of Sacrifice": To celebrate or partake in the rituals of the holiday.
    • Muslims around the world observe the Feast of Sacrifice with prayer and charity.
  • The holiday marks the culmination of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
Variants and Related Words
  • Eid al-Adha: This is the more common and official Arabic name for the same holiday. "Feast of Sacrifice" is its direct English translation.
  • Sacrificial Feast: A less common variant with the same meaning.
  • Qurbani: A term derived from Arabic and used in various languages (like Urdu, Persian, Turkish) referring specifically to the ritual sacrifice performed on this day.
Synonyms
  • Eid al-Adha: (Primary synonym, Arabic name)
  • Greater Eid: (A descriptive name used to distinguish it from Eid al-Fitr, the "Lesser Eid")
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Takbir: The recitation of "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great) recited during the days of the festival.
  • Sadaqah: Voluntary charity, which is emphasized during this time.
  • Dhu al-Hijjah: The Islamic month in which the Feast of Sacrifice occurs.
feast of sacrifice

A family shares a meal during the feast of sacrifice.

Noun
  1. the 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja; all Muslims attend a service in the mosques and those who are not pilgrims perform a ritual slaughter of a sheep (commemorating God's ransom of Abraham's son from sacrifice) and give at least a third of the meat to charity

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