Eid-ul-Adha, meaning the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is one of the two major festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It occurs on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The festival commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail (Ishmael), in an act of absolute obedience to God’s command. At the last moment, God intervened and provided a ram to be sacrificed instead. In remembrance of this devotion, Muslims who can afford it perform the ritual sacrifice known as Qurbani, where an animal (sheep, goat, or cow) is slaughtered, and its meat is traditionally divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy, emphasizing charity and communal sharing. The holiday is celebrated with communal prayers, new clothes, family visits, and the greeting “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed Eid).