From the Editor's Desk: “Festival of Sacrifice” or Bakri Eid
In India, Bakri Eid will be celebrated on July 10th. This Eid falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the pilgrimage month for Muslims across the world. This is the 12th month of the Lunar or Islamic calendar Eid-al-Adha. The day marks the end of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage, which is also called Qurban Bayarami or Eid Qurban. History of Bakri Eid or Eid-ul-Adha: The story behind this festival Bakri Eid is celebrated to honor the greatest test that God took of Ibrahim. According to legend, Ibrahim experienced nightmares in which he saw himself slaughtering his son Ishmael for God. When Ibrahim told about God’s will to his son, the latter at once agreed to get slaughtered. However, the “Shaitaan” coaxed Ibrahim to not obey God’s will. But, Ibrahim…